Not defending LR in any way, especially without knowing what his alcohol level, but isn't the limit much lower in the US than the UK? Would he have thought he was OK to drive over here, but over the limit there?
A bit more info on ESPN:
Portland Timbers players Liam Ridgewell and Jake Gleeson were arrested and charged with drunk driving offenses late Monday night.
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office charged both players with driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), according to its...