India, Oct. 27 -- Former NFL star Adrian Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land, Texas, on Sunday, TMZ reported. He was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence.

Peterson is facing two charges of DWI (driving while intoxicated) and one charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, as per TMZ.

As per Texas law, penalties for DWI depend on whether it is a first time offense or a repeat. For first time offenders, it is a fine of up to $2000, up to 180 days in jail upon conviction with three mandatory days and loss of license up to a year.

If a person is a second time offender, then the fine is up to $4000, and it comes with one month to a year in jail upon conviction. In this case, the driver loses the license for up to two years. For...