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I await the column on freedarko about how Melo is just misunderstood.
Anthony arrested on su ion of driving under the influence
ESPN.com news services
Updated: April 14, 2008, 2:35 PM ET
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony was arrested early Monday morning on su ion of driving under the influence, Denver police said.
Anthony was driving south on Interstate 25 at around 4 a.m. when he was pulled over and taken into custody. Denver police said he was driving a silver Mercedes and was stopped for failing to drive in a single lane and failing to dim lights. Several Denver media outlets reported that he was given a Breathalyzer test.
"We are aware of the situation with Carmelo Anthony," the Nuggets said in a statement, adding that they are gathering information and have no further comment.
Anthony's lawyer confirmed that the forward was released on bond later Monday morning and a summons appearance was scheduled for May 14.
"He cooperated by consenting to a blood test, the results of which will not be available for approximately two weeks," attorney Dan Recht said. "There was no accident and no one was hurt."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3346621
I await the column on freedarko about how Melo is just misunderstood.
Just in time for the playoffs.
How do DUI charges work in the US? What's at stake here? and how will the league get involved?
Of course.
Melo really has this leadership thing down pat
He'll get probabtion. Maybe lose his license for a few months. Hefty fine (well... for average wage earners). My guess is that the league leaves him be. Anyone know if they've ever suspended a player before for a DUI?
I love how his lawyer went to the trouble to point out there was no accident and nobody was hurt. As if it then becomes excusable. Easily there could have been an accident and easily someone could have been hurt, even dead. Carmelo. One of the most selfish things a person can do.
edit: grammer
Last edited by balli; 04-14-2008 at 02:11 PM.
How is driving under the influence a selfish act? DUI is a very common crime, usually committed by people who aren't thinking 100% clearly due to the very same influence they're driving under. I'm no Carmelo fan, but it's not like he got arrested for beating his wife or anything.
Yeah, and it's amazing how those sticks over at freedarko can slob all over him, J.R. Smith and Amare while never giving any love to Duncan or Dirk.
WTF? Amare is no thug...
You're kidding, right? C'mon Xylus, you're not obtuse.
Kay, after someone get's drunk, drives, and then kills one of your family members, we'll see how selfish you thought it was.
His ego is bigger than his game. I guess I shouldn't have grouped him in with Jr and Melo since we're on the topic of off the court headedness.
DUI is a very stupid thing to do, but it's not an intentionally violent act and so I don't think it adds to Carmelo's "thug" reputation.
It adds to his rep as a stick.
In two weeks time, no one will even remember that Melo got arrested for DUI.
lol, needs another edit
It's not intentional? Dude I'd kick your ing ass if I could. you. Seriously, you ing . YOU!
Much as I hate Wade, he's a much better choice for building your franchise around that Melo.
Don't count on it.
Thanks (it's the same here in canada except when you have an accident with DUI, then you get a criminal record).
If the league doesn't get involved it's just bad publicity and won't affect their playoff race.
But we have to know what the league might do for sure.
Dr Buss was fined and suspended for 2 games for drunken driving early this seaosn.
Ex-Kings coach Eric Musselman got the same treatment for last season.
I can't think of any players caught for DUI recently.
Carmelo was driving around, probably a little tipsy, looking for someone to hit with his car. Thank god the police got there in time.
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