BALTIMORE (AP) — Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps is set for trial on drunken driving and other charges.
The 18-time gold medalist was arrested on Sept. 30. Documents show that the 29-year-old was leaving the Horseshoe Casino when he was pulled over for speeding and crossing the double yellow line on a highway. Police say Phelps registered a .14 percent on a blood-alcohol test. The legal limit to drive is .08 percent in Maryland.
If convicted today, Phelps faces up to a year in jail.
In 2004, Phelps, who was then 19, pleaded guilty to DUI on Maryland's Eastern Shore. His conviction was waived because he was a young first-time offender.
After this year's arrest, USA Swimming suspended Phelps for six months. Phelps entered a six-week treatment program in October.
