# Legal proceedings against Reinis Uzulnieks

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-proceedings-against-reinis-uzulnieks
> Updated: 2026-10-27T18:50:22.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Former Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks is facing criminal prosecution following a September 2026 incident in Ropažu municipality, where he was stopped by police with a recorded alcohol concentration of 3.09 per mille. 

Although Uzulnieks admitted guilt and expressed regret, he refused a plea agreement offered by the prosecution. Consequently, the case has been referred to the Riga District Court for general proceedings. While his vehicle has been seized to ensure mandatory confiscation under Latvian law, Uzulnieks has retained his driving license. Authorities confirmed his license remains valid until the court issues a final verdict, which is expected during a hearing in January. Uzulnieks stated he intends to stop driving only once a court ruling officially revokes his privileges.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Reinis Uzulnieks retains driving license following DUI detention

Former Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks maintains his driving privileges following a September DUI detention involving 3.09 promille of alcohol, pending a court verdict in January.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reinis-uzulnieks-retains-driving-license-following-dui-detention

### 2026-10-14: Reinis Uzulnieks refuses plea deal in drunk driving case

Former Latvian welfare minister Reinis Uzulnieks has refused a plea deal regarding a drunk driving charge involving a 3.09 per mille blood alcohol level. The case is now headed to the Riga District Court.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reinis-uzulnieks-refuses-plea-deal-in-drunk-driving-case

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