On May 28, 2022, Paul Pelosi was arrested for driving drunk and causing an accident that left the other driver injured. He was offered a breath test at the scene, but two hours passed before a sample was taken. By the time the sample was taken, he was still at .082%, still over the legal limit. He presented officers at the scene with his police donor card and referred to himself as a "high profile person."
Pelosi received his misdemeanor DUI conviction in Napa County Superior Court on August 23, 2022. The hearing was conducted under Judge Solga and District Attorney Allison Haley. Deputy District Attorney Aimee Mcleod represented the people. Pelosi was allowed to be absent and "appear through his defense council" under California Penal code section 977.
Pelosi plead guilty to one count of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Causing Injury. Another count, Driving With .08% Blood Alcohol Level or Higher Causing Injury was dropped. The crash resulted in lingering injuries. He could have been charged with a felony. Napa County District Attorney's Office claims that Judge Solga dismissed the second charge "in the interests of justice."
Sentencing included being placed on summary probation for three years, a $1723 court fine, five days in jail, submission to blood alcohol testing, $4927.53 in restitution to his victim, a $150 restitution fine, restriction from operating any vehicle or machine with any measurable blood alcohol content, immediate enrollment in a 3 month DUI program, and only being allowed to operate vehicles with a certified ignition device installed for one year. Of his 5 day jail sentence, he served two, got two off for "good behavior," and the final day was served outside of jail for a court work program. In total, he spent about five hours in jail before bailing out. The court had the authority to revoke his drivers licenese for a year. The victim has been said to have been seeking further medical assistance over injuries resulting from the crash.
Pelosi's police donor card has been revoked by the issuing organization. The organization claims his actions were in violation of their terms and do not reflect their conduct. Individuals aren't supposed to be able to buy their way to special treatment from law enforcement. That's exactly what Pelosi was trying to do.
Having corrupt representation is terrible for foreign relations. The Pelosi family is dangerous and brazen. They have manifested influence and power for too long. Paul Pelosi has been under scrutiny over his potential involvement with insider stock trading. Nancy Pelosi and their son Paul Pelosi Jr were in Taiwan with Nancy speaking as representation of the US. PP Jr is under scrutiny for his own potential trading scandal which includes his trip with his mother.
