Brandon Marshall’s DUI arrest happened in downtown Denver in October 2007 while he was a wide receiver for the Broncos, and he resolved the case by pleading guilty to the lesser offense of driving while ability impaired.1Chicago Tribune. Brandon Marshall’s Rap Sheet
The Arrest
Police arrested Marshall shortly after 2:00 a.m. on October 22, 2007 in downtown Denver on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was issued a summons and released.2NFL.com. Broncos Wide Receiver Marshall Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
What He Pleaded To
Marshall did not go to trial on the original DUI charge. He pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired, a lesser offense under Colorado law that carries lighter penalties than a full DUI conviction.1Chicago Tribune. Brandon Marshall’s Rap Sheet
The Sentence
The court sentenced him to one year of probation and 24 hours of community service.1Chicago Tribune. Brandon Marshall’s Rap Sheet
Where It Fits in His Record
The 2007 arrest sat within a wider stretch of off-field incidents during Marshall’s Denver years. A 2012 Chicago Tribune accounting of those incidents listed allegations ranging from assault to disorderly conduct to domestic disputes.1Chicago Tribune. Brandon Marshall’s Rap Sheet The DUI was the only alcohol-related matter on that list; none of the other incidents were described as involving intoxication or substance use.