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Nickelback Singer Wants DWI Case Dismissed

Chad Kroeger fighting summer 2006 arrest for speeding and drunk driving

The DWI defense attorney for the lead singer of the Canadian rock band Nickelback is seeking dismissal of drunk driving charges filed against his client. At issue are the results of a breath test administered after Chad Kroeger was stopped for speeding in the Vancouver suburban of Surrey, British Columbia. Kroeger’s lawyer claims the results should be excluded because the arresting officer did not follow procedures established by DWI laws by waiting too long to conduct the test. In addition, the defense lawyer has said there was no reasonable cause to assume Kroeger was driving while intoxicated.

Kroeger, whose real name is Chad Turton, was stopped by the RMCP around 2:00 am on June 22, 2006 for excessive speeding. A drunk driving investigation was undertaken and Kroeger’s blood alcohol content registered .14%. Kroeger was charged with impaired drinking and driving with a BAC over the legal limit of .08%.

The provincial court judge is to make a decision on the case by February 20.