Former Oakland Raider and Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden was arrested and charged with DWI after falling asleep behind the wheel while waiting for his food at a drive-thru.
McFadden, 31, was arrested by police early Monday morning after employees at a Whataburger in Texas phoned authorities about a man who had fallen asleep in the drive-thru lane. Police arrived and noticed that McFadden showed signs of intoxication. McFadden did not cooperate with authorities, and in addition to the DWI charge he was also charged with resisting arrest, search or transport after police needed to break both his driver’s side and passenger’s side window in order to reach him.
He was later booked at a nearby station and was eventually released on bond a short time later. It is unknown if he has legal representation at this time.
Fast Food DUIs
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about a suspect who earned a DUI while making a pit stop for fast food, and we’ve actually contested similar cases here in the Twin Cities. Police are well aware that some people like to grab some fast food after a night of drinking, but if you’re doing so behind the wheel, there’s a decent chance you’ll end up talking to the cops.
At the end of the day, there are plenty of ways to get your late night cravings without putting yourself and others at risk by driving after you’ve been drinking. You can Uber or have food delivered right to your place, so don’t get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking. And if you end up making a mistake and need legal counsel in the greater Twin Cities area, be sure to contact the experienced lawyers at Appelman Law Firm. Even though it may seem like an open and shut case, we will do everything in our power to help you beat the charges or to get them reduced.
For more information, or to set up a free strategy session with a lawyer to talk about your case, reach out to Appelman Law Firm today at (952) 224-2277.
