Al Gore, III Charged With Felonies
Posted on Sat Jul 21, 2007 at 12:46:06 PM EST
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How out of whack are our drug laws? Enough that Al Gore, III yesterday was charged with felonies as a result of his traffic stop during which marijuna and prescription drugs (Adderall, Vicodin, Xanax and Valium)were found.
He faces two felony counts of drug possession, two misdemeanour counts of drug possession without a prescription and one misdemeanour count of marijuana possession, the district attorney's office said in a statement. Gore also was charged with a traffic infraction for allegedly driving faster than 160 kilometres per hour.
Prosecutors said he could be sentenced to a maximum of three years and eight months in prison if convicted on all counts, though he might be eligible for a drug treatment program instead of prison.
At least he's eligible for a diversion program.
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