Stabler D.U.I. Trial Postponed

Kenny Stabler will have more time to prepare his defense. News 5 has learned Stabler's August 13th trial on D.U.I. charges has been delayed.

Robertsdale Assistant Police Chief Brian Middleton says the arresting officer in the case has resigned and will not be available the week of the original trial date. Middleton says the arresting officer is now working for the Alabama State Troopers Office and will be at the police academy in August. Middleton says the "Snake's" trial will likely be set sometime in September.

Stabler was pulled over June 8th on Highway 59 in Robertsdale for reckless driving. The former Crimson Tide quarterback and NFL star was charged with driving under the influence and booked into the Robertsdale city jail. Stabler has not commented about the D.U.I. charge.

The case has been a tricky one to follow. Since the "Snake's" arrest, two prosecutors have recused themselves from the case citing conflicts of interest. A judge sealed all evidence in the case and neither the police department or the city of Robertsdale will release information about Stabler's arrest, including dash-cam video, to the media.