NEW YORK (AP)—Tennessee Titans backup quarterback Chris Simms(notes) is headed for trial on charges of driving while high on marijuana in New York City.
Jurors were chosen Monday morning after questioning that included their views on marijuana. Opening statements are expected later in the day.
The 30-year-old Simms was pulled over at a police sobriety checkpoint July 1. An officer said Simms was “zombie”-like and said he’d been smoking marijuana in the car.
Simms has denied saying that. His lawyers have challenged the legality of the checkpoint and the basis for his arrest.
He could face up to a year in jail if convicted in the misdemeanor case.
Simms started his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003. His father is former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms.
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Trial for Titans QB Simms starts in NYC (AP)