Michael Phelps was charged with a DUI back in September, and his trial for this offense has been moved back to December 19, which is a Friday. There is no defining reason as to why this occurred other than it was under the request of his attorney. After being charged Phelps was forced to withdraw from competition in the World Championships in swimming next year and received a six-month suspension from USA Swimming. If, and when, Phelps is convicted he is susceptible to a full year in prison. The first this happened to Phelps, he was given a warning because he a first-time offender and he was young. Some may say it was because he was the face of USA Swimming, but that is merely a speculation.