Father Arrested for Drunk Driving While Picking Up Daughter in Riorges
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By Amelia Harper | ROANNE – 2025/09/23 10:06:36
A 59-year-old father was arrested this Saturday evening in Riorges after arriving to pick up his daughter with a blood alcohol level of 2.98 grams per liter.
the incident occurred after his ex-partner, concerned about his condition, contacted the authorities (“17”) when she saw him leaving to retrieve his daughter from a friend’s house.
Police officers stopped the man, conducted a check, and afterward arrested him. He was taken to the police station for a sobering-up period,followed by police custody. His driver’s license was immediately confiscated.
Released this Sunday, he is scheduled to be tried on April 27 under the CRPC procedure (appearance on prior recognition of guilt). Should this procedure fail, the case will be referred to the Roanne court.
“The man was checked by a police crew, arrested and led to the police station where he was placed in a sobering up and then in police custody.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CRPC procedure?
- The CRPC procedure (appearance on prior recognition of guilt) is a French legal process where the accused acknowledges guilt and accepts a proposed sentence.
- What happens if the CRPC procedure fails?
- If the CRPC procedure fails, the case will be referred to the Roanne court for a full trial.
- What is a concerning blood alcohol level?
- Legal limits for blood alcohol content vary by jurisdiction, but a level of 2.98 grams per liter is significantly above the legal limit in most places and indicates severe intoxication.
