Keenan Allen formally charged with two misdemeanors from August arrest
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Key Points:
- Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen has been formally charged with two misdemeanors related to his August arrest for suspected DUI, including operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent (ACE) of 0.15 or more and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
- The charge for having an ACE of 0.15 or more is a Class A misdemeanor, carrying a possible jail sentence of up to one year and a fine up to $5,000, while the intoxicated driving charge can result in up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
- Colts General Manager Chris Ballard stated that any team discipline will be handled internally, and Allen also faces possible league discipline, typically a three-game suspension for alcohol-related offenses, with potential for enhanced penalties due to his high ACE level.
- Allen participated in the Colts' recent game against the Ravens, recording six catches for 32 yards despite the team's loss.
