Colts receiver Keenan Allen faces one aggravated misdemeanor charge for DUI because his blood-alcohol concentration (the equivalent of alcohol concentration, in Indiana parlance) exceeded 0.15 percent after he was arrested last month.
Allen’s BAC was barely above 0.15 percent.
Via ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the number measured after Allen’s arrest it was 0.224 percent. This is well beyond the legal limit of 0.08 percent.
The number came from a breath test. Allen also provided a blood sample. This result has not yet been published.
If the measurement is correct, Allen was extremely intoxicated – verging on possible alcohol poisoning. According to the NFL’s substance abuse policy, Allen is subject to little more than a three-game suspension.
From the policy: “If the Commissioner finds that there were aggravating circumstances, including but not limited to criminal conduct, extreme intoxication (BAC of 0.15% or more), property damage or serious injury or death to the Player or a third party, and/or if the Player has a history of drug or alcohol-related misconduct, increased discipline may be imposed.
The timeline for resolution of Allen’s case is unknown. He can probably get through the current season without a league-imposed suspension. And, if he retires after the 2026 season, he ultimately won’t face any league discipline.
