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Nebrasks WR Coach Keith Williams Pleads Not Guilty to Lesser DUI Charge and Careless Driving

Keith Williams charges of DUI .15 were dropped earlier today to a DUI .08 3rd offense along with a charge of careless driving. .

Dropping the charge down is significant for Williams in that it drops from a felony to a misdemeanor

His original charge had this for penalties for third offense DUI with an Alcohol BAC .15 or higher:

Class IIIA Felony Third Offense - § 28-105 & 60-6,197 (6)

Maximum: 5 years in jail

15 years license revocation

$10,000 fine

Mandatory Minimum: 180 days in jail

15 years license revocation

If Probation: 60 days in jail 5 – 15 years license revocation

$1,000 fine The court may order the person to apply for an ignition interlock after 45 days.