DUI Charges Against Chairman Bannister Dropped

In Gwinnett County, it is reported that the driving under the influence charged that were filed against Commission Chairman Charles Bannister have been dropped.  Tests determined that he had no alcohol in his blood stream when he was arrested for drunk driving this Monday.

On Thursday, Gwinnett County Sherriff Butch Conway told news sources blood tests for Mr. Bannister had a result of zero, which matched the result of the breathalyzer test.

During evening hours, Bannister was stopped by officers after he left Lilburn restaurant.  According to deputies, he was driving erratically, which is why they conducted a traffic stop.  Despite the results of the breath test, they chose to arrest Bannister.

Sherriff Conway has requested that all charges against Bannister be dropped and he said that the case will remain under internal investigation.

Charged with DUI in Gwinnett County?  Contact the Law Office of Douglas N. Fox to discuss your charges with a Gwinnett County criminal defense lawyer.