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The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] –
Tennessee Senator Ken Yager (R-Kingston-District 12) who was arrested on three charges last December is scheduled for a motions hearing July 31st.
Yager, Chairman of the Senate Republican Caucus, was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol on charges of DUI, hit-and-run, and failure to stop at a stop sign.
Upon catching up with him, troopers found the 77-year-old Senator receiving emergency medical services after a fall and noticed that his breath smelled of alcohol. Yager admitted to being involved in a crash earlier in the day.
Yager submitted to a breathalyzer test, but refused a blood test. A video of his field sobriety test, in which he sways and stumbles, shows that he was unable to walk in a straight line as directed by officers.
In a statement following his arrest and release, Yager called what happened, “an unfortunate incident.”
In Georgia, a first DUI is generally a misdemeanor conviction which could mean anywhere from 24 hours to 12 months in jail, $300 to $1,000 in fines, and license suspension of 12 months.
In addition, a minimum of 20 hours of community service is mandatory, with 40 hours minimum if blood alcohol content in the case was found to be .08% or greater.
The other two charges will likely also be misdemeanors with a maximum penalty 12 months in jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
Other Sources:
https://www.wvlt.tv/2025/07/18/tennessee-senators-georgia-dui-case-making-its-way-through-court
https://dui.drivinglaws.org/georgia.php#georgias-first-dui-penalties
About the Author: Paula Gomes is a Tennessee resident and reporter for The Tennessee Conservative. You can reach Paula at paula@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
One Response
Glynn County, Georgia, 64.56% White, 24.61% Black, tends to be Republican.
Justice stands a chance if he hasn’t bought it off. He’s a definite liability to TN.