A Culpeper, VA woman driving with her toddler in the car has been charged with driving under the influence. If convicted, the woman could be charged with a minimum fine of $500 and a mandatory sentence of 5 days in jail for driving under the influence with a child under the age of 17.
The woman, Teri Marie Taylor (age 22), was stopped by police in Culpeper when an officer noticed her Lexus moving erratically. The officer also noted that two of the vehicle’s lights were not working.
According to police, the woman failed several field sobriety tests after being pulled over. In addition to the DUI she was given two traffic citations for defective equipment.
While Taylor was taken to a magistrate her nearly 2 year old daughter was placed in custody of a family friend. Taylor was jailed on $1,000 bond.
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