Murray County school teacher, Jennifer Zeigler.ETON, Ga. – A Murray County middle school teacher arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence while on her way to school was sentenced to 12 months probation and must attend an alcohol treatment program after a test showed her blood alcohol level was nearly four times the legal limit.
Jennifer Zeigler, 45, of Chatsworth, Ga., also will pay almost $1,000 in fines and do 40 hours of community service.
Zeigler entered a no-contest plea to the DUI charge in Eton Municipal Court on Tuesday morning. She pleaded guilty to charges of speeding and following too closely.
Zeigler, who appeared in court with her lawyer, James Toland, told the judge she already was enrolled in an outpatient treatment program.
Municipal Judge Steve Hampton told Zeigler he had discussed the charges with the arresting officer and would lower the speed so it would not affect her driving record. Zeigler had been charged with driving 28 mph over the speed limit after an Eton police officer clocked her 2010 Nissan Altima doing 63 mph in a 35 mph zone on U.S. Highway 411, according to the police report.