Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was charged Saturday May 3, 2008, for resisting arrest and boating on Lake Travis while under the influence of alcohol.
After failing a sobriety test, Benson resisted authorities and was subdued by pepper spray. He was released from jail the following day after posting bail of $14,500.
The charges were Class B misdemeanors which could earn Benson up to six months in jail or $2,000 in fines. On September 26, 2008, the charges against Benson were dropped.ESPN.com: Grand jury finds no probable cause to indict ex-Bear Benson (September 26, 2008)
Previous Legal Troubles
Benson was convicted and sentenced in 2003 for misdemeanor trespassing charges for entering an apartment, to look for his stolen television, which he believed was there. He was sentenced to eight days in jail for the conviction, but never served jail time.
2002 found Benson in trouble with misdemeanor drug and alcohol charges, which were dropped.
References
Fast Facts
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Location
Lake Travis, Texas
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Fact:
Operated a 30-foot boat
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15 people were on board
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Stopped for a random safety inspection
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Failed a sobriety test
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Refused to wear a life jacket
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Would not leave the officer's boat and was dragged to a transport car
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Fact:
Taken to the Travis County jail
