Chrisley Knows Best alum arrested for DUI in Georgia

Lindsie Chrisley, a former cast member of the reality television series "Chrisley Knows Best," was arrested in Cherokee County, Georgia, over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence and related traffic offenses. She was released on bond and has stated she intends to contest the charges.

According to jail records, Chrisley, 36, was taken into custody by the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office late Saturday, May 24. She faces charges of DUI less safe, attempting to elude police, improper passing, reckless driving, and speeding. Under Georgia law, a "DUI less safe" charge can be applied even if a driver's blood alcohol concentration is below the legal limit of 0.08 percent. She was released early Sunday morning after posting bond, which was set at $4,606 according to one report and $5,961 according to another.

In a statement to media, Chrisley offered an explanation for the traffic stop. She said she was pulled over for speeding while attempting to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road. Chrisley claimed the other car had nearly struck an animal, and she accelerated to avoid a potential collision with both the vehicle and the animal.