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Published on July 16, 2013 ? Filed Under Sports?
by Dana Klosner
(Long Island, NY) Brooklyn Nets Coach Jason Kidd, charged with driving while intoxicated one year ago, appeared in Southampton Town Justice Court this morning, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney?s office, where he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge.
The coach must speak to Long Island High School students about the dangers of drunken driving.
A judge has placed Kidd on interim probation, which according to the NY Daily News, may be vacated if the DA?s office is satisfied with his good works between now and what is likely to be a return court date sometime in October.
Mr. Kidd was arrested by Southampton Town police around 2:00 am on July 15, 2012 and charged with misdemeanor drunk driving by the arresting officer who observed the defendant?s ?breath and person smelled strongly of an alcoholic beverage, he had slurred speech, (was) very unsteady afoot and had bloodshot, watery and glassy eyes.?
?Mr. Kidd declined to take a breathalyzer test or a blood test and was charged by police with Driving While Intoxicated 1192.3, an unclassified misdemeanor that alleges the driver displayed characteristics or indicia of being drunk,? said DA Spota.
Police found the defendant?s 2010 Cadillac Escalade in a wooded area near the intersection of Cobb and Little Cobb Road in Watermill. The vehicle left the roadway after snapping a utility pole off at the base and traveling 25 feet into the woods, hitting several trees. The defendant was behind the wheel when police arrived after receiving a 911 call approximately five minutes after the accident. Kidd told the police he was headed home after having a few drinks at a club.
He was treated for a cut on his head and right hand at Southampton Hospital and arraigned later the same day on the DWI charge.
Mr. Kidd appeared before Southampton Town Justice Andrea Schiavoni at 11am.
Exact time 07-16-13 1:55 pm ? Filed Under Sports?
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