A lawyer facing his sixth DUI charge was ordered to stand trial. He had been arrested on suspicion of DUI six months after being released for a previous DUI conviction. The story is here.
The arresting police officer testified at a hearing that he saw a car swerve and pulled it over. He smelled alcohol, and said the driver had glassy eyes and spoke with slurred speech. The attorney arrested is a former criminal defense attorney.
The Arkansas Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program reports that at least two studies found judges and lawyers suffer from a higher rate of alcoholism than the general population. While about 10% of the general population suffers from alcoholism, for lawyers it is almost 20%. That's why many states require attorneys to complete continuing legal education in the prevention of substance abuse in the legal profession. Lawyers may also check with their State Bar association for programs offering counseling and treatment.
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