Drunk Driving Conviction
In May 2006 Stevenson drove home from a neighbourhood bar after having consumed 3.5 pints of beer over 2–3 hours. He was stopped by police and found to have a blood alcohol level of 0.14 mg, almost double the legal limit. On July 17, 2007, Stevenson pleaded guilty to impaired driving.
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