Maroney, 26, and others were arrested January 17 near Chaifetz Arena after police approached cars slowing in traffic, smelled marijuana and located weapons in one of the cars. The circuit attorney's office said an investigation determined those in possession of handguns broke no laws. Four others with Maroney that night also face a misdemeanor drug charge.
Maroney's attorney, Scott Rosenblum, said Maroney plans to plead not guilty and that it was "unfortunate he was charged under the circumstances." Rosenblum said prosecutors will have a difficult time proving Maroney is guilty of the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.