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Patrick Mahomes’ father is facing some serious prison time.
Earlier this year, a week before the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes Sr. was arrested in Texas for driving while intoxicated, his third DWI charge in recent years.
On Wednesday, the State of Texas formally charged the father of the Chiefs superstar with a felony DWI charge.
Via TMZ
Patrick Mahomes Sr. has been officially hit with a criminal charge for allegedly driving drunk earlier this year … Texas prosecutors just indicted him for felony DWI.
According to court records, Mahomes Sr. was slapped with the count — driving while intoxicated third or more — on Thursday.
At the time, authorities alleged that during a routine traffic stop, Mahomes Sr. showed signs of being impaired. They added that he admitted to having a few beers at a bar prior to getting behind the wheel. They also said he had an open, 16-ounce Coors beverage in his center console.
According to Texas-based attorney Trey Porter Law, a third felony DWI conviction in Texas will result in a prison sentence of 2-10 years if convicted.
Via Trey Porter Law
“A conviction for a third DWI will result in a prison sentence of no less than 2 years and no more than 10 years. Even if probation is granted, all Defendants convicted of DWI 3rd or more in Texas are required to serve a minimum of ten days in jail as part of any plea agreement.”
Mahomes Sr. was last seen in the public eye when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl and he was photographed celebrating with his son after the game.
He has yet to publicly address his latest arrest.