Man receives probation for being "Super Drunk"

Posted: 03.26.2012 at 12:25 PM

MARQUETTE -- William Badger Richards III, of Marquette, was sentenced after pleading to being Super Drunk.

Richards entered a plea on Monday to operating with a blood alcohol content of .17 or higher, which is known as being Super Drunk under Michigan Law. Richards caused a crash in November of 2011, which resulted in one woman being taken to the hospital.

He received 18 months of probation and must pay restitution and fees.

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