Ty Lawson was arrested in 2015 for drunk driving and TMZ Sports reports that he violated the terms of his probation, which resulted in a bench warrant being issued for his arrest.
Lawson was sentenced to a year of probation in March of 2016 after pleading guilty to one count of driving while impaired and failing to drive in a single lane, Kirk Mitchell of The Denver Post relays. He was required to stay completely sober and submit to drug testing. He allegedly tested positive for alcohol twice in the month of September and once last month. He also failed to complete his mandatory community service.
Lawson’s attorney issued a statement to deny the reports and clarify the situation, as James Ham of Comcast Sportsnet relays (Twitter link).
“Reports that there is a warrant out for Mr. Lawson’s arrest are incorrect. On March 22, 2016 the court reset this matter for March 22, 2017 to review Mr. Lawson’s probation status. All related matters will be reviewed by the court at that time.”
The Kings play the Bucks on March 22 and they will likely be without Lawson as he appears in a Denver courtroom. If he fails to show up for his court date, a warrant for his arrest will be issued.