Former NBA player Lamar Odom has entered a no contest plea in a Las Vegas DUI case after police said he was stopped on Interstate 15 while driving faster than 110 mph and later failed multiple sobriety tests.
Court Status
A Las Vegas judge accepted Odom\u2019s no contest plea in a DUI case connected to an arrest on Interstate 15. A no contest plea means the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts the conviction for purposes of the criminal case.
What Police Said Happened
Police said Odom was driving more than 110 mph on Interstate 15 before the DUI arrest. Authorities also reported that he failed multiple sobriety tests.
Why He Was Arrested
The arrest was based on suspected impaired driving, according to police accounts. Officers said Odom smelled of marijuana during the encounter, in addition to the alleged high-speed driving and failed sobriety tests.
Details Not Yet Reported
The available report does not include sentencing details, the exact date of the arrest or whether any injuries were reported.
Key Facts
- A judge accepted Lamar Odom's no contest plea in a DUI case tied to a Las Vegas arrest.
- Police said Odom was driving more than 110 mph on Interstate 15.
- According to police, he failed multiple sobriety tests.
- Police also said he smelled of marijuana.