27-year-old William Cade Smithwick was involved in a car accident on I-40 around midnight on May 11th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Smithwick, who reeked of alcohol as he consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. William was read implied consent twice; during the first time, he said, “I plead the fifth! I want my lawyer present!” When officers sat Smithwick in the patrol car, Smithwick told them, “I will take my breath test at the precinct!” Smithwick was then explained implied consent again and declined to provide a chemical sample. Smithwick was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an implied consent violation on May 12th.
DUI: William Smithwick crashes his car, tells police “I plead the fifth!”
