Celebrity DUI Cases
It seems like a common celebrity woe is news coverage of Los Angeles DUI charges. The media has publicized the celebrity DUI cases of Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, Heather Locklear and others, announcing their arrests, and sometimes their antics, to the public. Now Lori Petty can be added to the list of celebrities busted in the Los Angeles area for DUI charges.
Petty is most widely recognized for her roles in films during the 90's. She was in A League of Their Own,
Point Break and
Tank Girl. She has also recently guest-starred in television shows such as House and Prison Break. Her latest role, as a drunk driver, was not as glamorous as previous roles.
On May 30, she was pulled over by Los Angeles-area police for suspicion of driving under the influence, and was booked with a felonyLos Angeles DUI charge. Her arraignment is set for June 25th.
Of all criminal charges filed in Los Angeles county, DUI charges are one of the most common. Punishment for DUIs can include fines, alcohol education programs, suspension of your driver's license, and jail time. Of course, Los Angeles DUI convictions can raise insurance premiums as well.
Even if you have never been a Los Angeles DUI offender, the above punishments can apply. Unfortunately, DUI charges can also stay on your record for seven years or more. All this just proves that California takes
Los Angeles DUI offenses seriously. If you have prior
Los Angeles DUI convictions, or you've had an accident or been pulled over for speeding while under the influence, the results can be even worse.
The California Vehicle Code outlines DUI as driving a vehicle while:
1) being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug (or combination of alcohol and drugs), or
2) having 0.08 percent or more alcohol in your system (by weight)
So if you meet or exceed the legal limit, 0.08 percent, of alcohol in your system, you can be charged with a DUI. But even if you don't meet the legal limit, if you are not safely operating your vehicle while you have alcohol and/or drugs in your system, you can still be charged with a DUI.
If you've been charged with a DUI in the Los Angeles area, you need to protect yourself from losing your license, being fined, and spending time in jail. The law offices of Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin LLP can protect your rights with their years of defending those being charged with DUI offenses. Call (877) 781-1570 to find out what you can do to fight your charges.