Former Miami Dolphins star Bob Kuechenberg has been arrested on a DUI charge in Fort Lauderdale, the Palm Beach Post reported.
The six-time Pro Bowler allegedly sideswiped another car while changing lanes on I-95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol He reportedly tested .12, above Florida's legal limit of .08, and was charged with DUI involving property damage and improper lane change.
A Broward County DUI defense lawyer will examine probable cause for Kuechenberg being asked to submit to breathalyzer and sobriety testing. The administration of the tests and the training of the officer or officers involved may also be called into question. As we report frequently, only about half of those charged by the patrol with drunk driving are convicted in any given year.
Kuechenberg was driving a 2002 Volvo at the time of his arrest and posted $2,000 bond. He was a star offensive lineman with the Dolphins from 1970 to 1983. He started in four Super Bowls and helped the Dolphins win two championships.
He was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame from 2002 to 2009 and was named to the Dolphin Honor Roll in 1995.
NBC Sports reports it is Kuechenberg's second offense. He is accused of driving off after broadsiding the other driver. The driver followed him and called police. He reported pleaded no contest to DUI in 1994 and had DUI charges reduced to reckless operation as part of a 1993 plea deal.
Fort Lauderdale DUI Attorney Carlos Canet is an aggressive and experienced drunk driving defense attorney, representing clients facing DUI charges in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach. Call 866-7ASKDUI to discuss your rights.
