ALBANY, N.Y. -- The long-time Albany police spokesman arrested last month will temporarily lose his driver's license. Detective James Miller waived his right to a DMV hearing Tuesday, so his license will be suspended for a year.

Miller was pulled over downtown by an Albany police officer on the night of March 18, for driving a department-issued vehicle without the headlights on. The officer says Miller smelled like alcohol and refused a breathalyzer test at the scene.

Miller accepted a deal with the DA's office that allowed him to plead guilty to one count of driving while ability Impaired. He was fined $550 and is still on unpaid leave from the department.

Miller apologized for his behavior and said he hopes to turn this incident into something positive.