(CNN)House speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was injured in drunk driving and charged with driving at 0.08% According to a news release from the Napa County District Attorney's Office, blood alcohol levels and above are causing injuries.
release, the penalties for misdemeanor include "up to 5 years of probation, a minimum of 5 days in prison, installation of an ignition interlock device, fines and fees, and completion of the ordered court. Drunk driver class and other terms. "
The House Speaker's office introduced an inquiry to his husband's spokesperson who declined to comment.
According to criminal accusations, Pelosi completed a drinking test that "shows signs of impairment" during the incident.
Criminal accusations pointed out that the California Highway Patrol determined that Pelosi was "the closest cause of the clash."
"The district attorney has filed a misdemeanor against Pelosi based on the extent of the injuries suffered by the victim," the district attorney's office news release said Thursday.
San Francisco-born Paul Pelosi has been married to Nancy Pelosi since 1963. Two have five children.
