Sheriff of Portsmouth, VA pleads guilty to DUI
and he gets a virtual slap on the wrist. Fine: $500 Suspended license: 1 year, except he will be able to drive for work, which, for a sheriff is about any time he gets into a car, or so he will say. Mandatory Alcohol and Drug Counseling As I wrote, he also has to go to alcohol counseling, and in this aspect of the sentence, I sincerely hope he learns something and does not repeat his foolhardy behavior. He should resign, but probably won't. The voters should help get him out of office when he... Sign in to see full entry.