A Denver County judge today delayed the sentencing of Broncos linebacker Genos “D.J.” Williams until Oct. 24 following his recent DWAI conviction.
Because this is Williams’ second drunken driving-related offense, he could face between 10 days and a year in jail for the misdemeanor and will have to spend two years on probation.
A spokesperson for the Denver District Attorney’s Office said Williams will be eligible for in-home detention or work release.
He was stopped in November 2010 around 3 a.m. for driving without headlights and refused to take a blood alcohol test.
In light of the August DWAI conviction, , returning to play Nov. 12.
Williams had been slated to return to play for the Bronco’s Oct. 28 game against the New Orleans Saints following a botched drug test that led to a six-game suspension.
The league said he provided a “nonhuman” urine sample.
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