Lexus Nexus

The Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct has imposed a 30-day suspension of a Circuit Court judge who was stopped on January 2. 2024 for erratic driving.

He failed a field sobriety test, was arrested for driving under the influence and cited for violation of the Implied Consent Law.

The Implied Consent charge was dismissed on his plea to fist offense DUI.

When any judge, but especially a judge who adjudicates substance abuse matters and traffic violations such as Judge Rogers, is convicted of DUI or a related offense, respect for the judiciary and the administration of justice suffers.

He accepted full responsibility for his violation of judicial ethics.

WCYB 5 reported

According to a sheriff’s office report, a Sullivan County deputy was driving on South Wilcox Drive in Kingsport. The deputy noticed a black Lexus SUV swerve to the right side of its travel lane before veering over and touching the solid line twice.

According to the report, the deputy made contact with the driver, William Rogers, who is a circuit court judge for the Second Judicial District, which serves Sullivan County.

(Mike Frisch)