Kelly Sentenced to Probation

Actress Lisa Robin Kelly was sentenced to probation this past November after being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) last August.  Kelly, who is best known for her portrayal of Laurie Forman on "That 70's Show" from 1998 to 2003 when she was replaced by another actress, was spotted by local law enforcement agents in North Carolina on August 21st.  After being arrested, the actress spent the night in jail before being released.  She later pled guilty to one count of driving while intoxicated (DWI) and was placed on unsupervised probation for 12 months in addition to being required to pay a fine. 

As punishments for pleading guilty to DWI go, Kelly got very lucky with her case in North Carolina.  As any experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney can tell you, DUI and DWI cases are taken very seriously in Los Angeles.  Depending on the facts of each case, being convicted of DUI or DWI can land you in jail or even a California State Prison.  Injury to another person or serious property damage are common culprits to longer or harsher sentences for a DWI case.  An experienced  Los Angeles DUI defense attorney can also tell you that a number of other factors such as prior convictions, drinking and driving with a child under the age of 14 in your car, driving well above the posted speed limit, having a blood alcohol content of 0.20% or more (the legal limit in Los Angeles is 0.08%), and refusing to submit to chemical testing to determine your blood alcohol content can also set you up for harsher penalties.  Drinking and driving cases are also made doubly confusing because Los Angeles laws also require you to schedule a separate hearing with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.  From the time of your arrest, you have just ten days to find a  Los Angeles DUI defense attorney and schedule this hearing or your driver's license will be suspended until a verdict is reached with your DUI/DWI case in the criminal courts.  This two-pronged court scheduling can be intimidating for many people charged with DUI or DWI in Los Angeles. 

Having an experienced Los Angeles DUI defense attorney guiding you and defending you is the best thing you can do for your future.  If you have been arrested for DUI or DWI call the  Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today.  Our  Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys have decades of combined experience in guiding people through drinking and driving cases of all types and we know what it takes to win.  Call us today at 1-877-781-1570 to speak to an experienced attorney about your case.