Krusee’s drunken driving case going to trial

From statesman, August 20, 2008...

Rep. Mike Krusee, R-Williamson County, will go to trial for his drunken driving charge on Nov. 17.

Krusee’s attorney, Jason Nassour, said Krusee was in Utah speaking to state legislators and was not able to attend the court hearing this morning. He said Krusee was not required to be in court, and Nassour entered a not guilty plea for his client.

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State Rep. Mike Krusee Arrested for DWI

From KXAN.com, May 2, 2008...

A state lawmaker who helped pave the way for major toll road projects and stiffer drunken driving penalties now faces a DWI charge.

Rep. Mike Krusee of Williamson County is the Republican chairman of the House Transportation Committee. He was charged with first-offense driving while intoxicated after a state trooper noticed his car moving erratically in northwest Austin Wednesday night. The license plate on the vehicle also had expired last December.

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