GOP House minority leader, Robert Watson, who had previously garnered media attention for his statement that the state legislature's priorities are fine "if you're a gay man from Guatemala who gambles and smokes pot" was recently charged with DUI, possession of a controlled substance: marijuana, as well as paraphernalia charges for a small wooden pipe found during a sobriety checkpoint in East Haven, Conn.
While admitting that he was in possession of marijuana, he vehemently denies being impaired while operating his vehicle. His blood alcohol level was recorded at .05 on the breathalyzer, which is under the legal .08 limit.
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