Steve Kerrigan, the chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, was arrested for alleged drunken driving during a traffic stop on June 13. Court records indicate that on June 15, Kerrigan admitted to prosecutors that there were sufficient facts to support a conviction for operating under the influence (OUI). A judge continued the OUI charge without a finding, and Kerrigan was sentenced to a year of probation, had his driver's license suspended for 45 days, was ordered to pay $600 in fees, and required to complete an impaired driving education program. In addition to the OUI charge, he faced a negligent operation charge, which was dismissed, and was found not responsible for a marked lanes violation. Kerrigan, 54, stated that he had consumed two beers before driving home from a restaurant. A breath sample taken during the traffic stop registered a blood alcohol content of 0.089%, above the legal limit of 0.08% in Massachusetts. Kerrigan expressed regret for his actions in a statement through his attorney. The Massachusetts Democratic Party has not commented on the incident.
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Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Admits to Sufficient Facts in Drunken Driving Case
Steve Kerrigan, chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, admitted to sufficient facts supporting a drunken driving charge following his arrest on June 13. He received a year of probation, a 45-day license suspension, and was required to pay fines and complete an education program. Kerrigan's blood alcohol content was recorded at 0.089%, exceeding the legal limit.
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Massachusetts Democratic Party chairman admits to sufficient facts in June drunken driving case
Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Admits to Sufficient Facts in Drunken Driving Case