On November 14,2007, Sweeney pleaded guilty to drunk driving; he will pay a $1,000 fine but will not have to spend any time in jail.
On November 14,2007, Sweeney plead guilty to drunk driving, after his attorney vocally and publicly denied he was even drinking that evening. Sweeney paid a US $1,000 fine, but did not have to spend any time in jail.