Sally Struthers Arrested for DUI

Sally Struthers, 65, the actress best known for her role on the hit show “All in the Family” was arrested on September 12, 2012 for DUI. Struthers was arrested at around 12:30 a.m. while driving in Ogunquit, Maine where she also performs at the Ogunquit Playhouse in the play “9 to 5” made famous by Dolly Parton. Struthers was arrested at the scene and released on $160 bail shortly after.

In Maine, a DUI is also known as an OWI(Operating While Intoxicated) and first time offenders could face a 90 day driver’s license suspension as well as a $500 fine. Sally Struthers is not expected to receive any jail time as this is only her first offense. Apparently, Struthers and her agent have denied the charges and are focusing more on the actress continuing her work at the playhouse. Sally Struthers has also been known for her work with the Christian Children’s Fund, which she is the spokesperson for.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving drunk, contact a skilled and experienced Maine DUI attorney for legal assistance.

Seattle Seahawks Running Back Will Not Face Suspension For DUI

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch will not be facing suspension for a DUI he received during the offseason. Lynch was arrested this past July for DUI in Oakland, California after he was seen weaving in and out of lanes and nearly hitting 2 other vehicles in the process. Lynch’s lawyer claims that his BAC level was not over the legal limit of .08% at the scene of the arrest but only later when he was given a calibrated breathalyzer test at the jail later that night.

Not only did Lynch receive a contract extension during the offseason but NFL officials have decided not to issue any disciplinary measures, if at all, until the case is resolved most likely in 2013. Many professional athletes have been subject to suspensions for legal troubles and the NFL does hold the right to reconsider any action should Lynch get into any more trouble. Lynch has had trouble with the law before and in 2009 plead guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge, resulting in a 3-game suspension with the Buffalo Bills. The Seattle Seahawks still believe Lynch is a valuable asset to the team and reportedly signed him on for a 4 year, $31 million dollar contract as part of his extension in March.

If you have been arrested for driving drunk, contact an experienced and skilled California DUI attorney for legal assistance.

Jason Kidd Appears In Court For DWI

Jason Kidd, one of the NBA’s most popular players appeared in court on Wednesday September 12, 2012 for a DWI he received earlier this year. On July 15, 2012 Kidd headed home from a party at the SL East Club in the Hampton’s near his home when he crashed into a telephone pole, splitting it in half. When officers arrived, they noticed that Kidd had displayed symptoms of intoxication such as slurred speech and an odor of alcohol. When authorities asked what happened, Kidd admitted to having a few drinks earlier that night but said he didn’t remember what happened or how he crashed into the pole.

Jason Kidd arrived at court in seemingly good spirits while speaking to the press. Waving, Kidd said “Good morning. Hope everyone is having a good day“. On the night of Kidd’s arrest, he refused to submit a blood or breath test, however, police believe that he had been drinking a large amount of vodka before leaving the club that night. Jason Kidd is set to start with the New York Knicks on November 1 after being traded to the team following his success with the Dallas Mavericks. Kidd’s defense lawyer Edward Burke Jr., reassured members of the press that his client was sorry for his actions and ready to move on saying, “He is again taking this very, very seriously” and “He’s been very, very much in tune and he’s ready for his season“.

If you have been arrested for driving drunk, contact a skilled and experienced New York DWI attorney for legal assistance.

Amanda Bynes is back behind the wheel of her black BMW after having her license suspended for charges of DUI as well as hit and run, except this time, she may have been caught driving under the influence of illegal drugs. TMZ is reporting that they spotted the actress driving around the San Fernando Valley aimlessly for several hours, making 2 stops at the Home Depot and Baja Fresh. In the photos, Amanda Bynes can be seen smoking from an alleged marijuana pipe that is meant to look like a vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

The actress apparently started her trip by going to Baja Fresh first where she ate some tacos and smoked inside her car in the parking lot. She then took a trip to a spa where she spent three hours before winding up at a Home Depot to buy light bulbs where she once again smoked from the pipe in her car. Amanda Bynes is said to have broken several traffic laws and cut of a handful of drivers while driving that day.

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, contact a skilled California DUI attorney for legal assistance.

Cat Cora Pleads No Contest In California DUI Case

Cat Cora, 45, a celebrity chef with “Iron Chef: America” has entered a plea of “no contest” regarding her arrest for DUI earlier this year. Cora was arrested on June 17 after she rear ended another vehicle in Santa Barbara, California. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed that Cora was displaying symptoms of alcohol intoxication. After administering two breathalyzer tests, authorities found her blood alcohol content(BAC) to be .20% and .19%, more than double the legal limit of .08%.

Cora also submitted a blood test, which showed her BAC level to be .19% and admitted to having 3 bottles of beer before driving that night. Deputy District Attorney Gary Gemberling has stated that Cat Cora entered a plea of “no contest” and will not face any jail time, as long she successfully completes three years probation. Cora has also been required to pay nearly $2,400 in fines and cannot drive at any time with a measurable amount of alcohol in her system. The celebrity chef will also have to pack a 9 month alcohol education class into her busy schedule.

Cat Cora has gone on the record saying, “I deeply regret my decision to drive that evening after my designated driver became unavailable” and “this will never happen again“.

If you have been arrested for driving drunk, contact a skilled and experienced California DUI attorney for legal assistance.

Jenna Jameson, Porn Star Pleads Guilty to DUI in California

Jenna Jameson, 38, better known as one of Hollywood’s most successful porn stars, has plead guilty to a DUI charge she received earlier this year. On May 25, 2012, Jameson crashed her car into a lamppost in Orange County, California. When authorities arrived and suspected that she might be intoxicated, they asked that she submit to a field sobriety test which she did not pass. Prosecutors reported later that her blood alcohol content was .13%, higher than the states legal limit of .08%.

Jameson had initially pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge as well as driving without a valid driver’s license but later changed her plea to not guilty in exchange for the latter charge being dropped. Reports also show that Jameson had alcohol as well as prescription drugs in her vehicle such as Ambien and Suboxone. Nobody else was hurt in the accident and Jameson is said to only have suffered minor injuries. Jenna Jameson retired from acting in pornography and now focuses her time on raising her two sons with her husband Tito Ortiz, a former champion fighter with the UFC.

If you have been arrested for driving drunk, contact a skilled and experienced California DUI attorney for legal assistance.

Amanda Bynes Gets Pulled Over Again After License Suspension

Amanda Bynes has been pulled over again after a slew of hit and run allegations as well as an arrest for DUI earlier this year. The actress was pulled over on Sunday September 9 for driving without her headlights on and was given a verbal warning before being let go. It’s likely that the officer who pulled her over viewed the incident as such a minor infraction that he didn’t feel it necessary to run her license. If he had ran her license, he would have known that Bynes’ drivers license had been suspended on September 6 as a result of 2 misdemeanor hit and run charges.

Amanda Bynes recently tweeted President Obama for help getting her arresting officer fired and has had several brushes with the law this year. It all began on March 7 when she was pulled over for talking on her cellphone and fled the scene before the officer could issue her the ticket. On April 6, she sideswiped a police cruiser and on April 10 she crashed into another car on the 101 freeway in San Fernando Valley before fleeing the scene. Then again, on May 4, she didn’t realize she had sideswiped a pickup truck, however, the driver did call police. With little to no damage, no arrest was made in that particular incident.

On August 20, 2012, Bynes was hit by another car while driving a rental. The driver who hit her claims that she made a dangerous maneuver that caused the accident. On September 5th, as a result of her April 6th and April 10th accidents, the actress was charged with 2 counts of misdemeanor hit and run. Then, her driver’s license was apparently suspended as a result of those charges on September 6, 2012.

If you have been pulled over for driving drunk, contact a skilled California DUI attorney for legal assistance.

Melrose Place Actress Amy Locane-Bovenizer Heads To Trial For DUI Manslaughter

Melrose Place actress “Amy Locane-Bovenizer was arrested in June of 2010 after an accident involving the death of another driver. Apparently, Bovenizer was driving down a Cherry Hill Road when she crashed into an elderly couple in a Mercury Milan who were pulling into their driveway. The crash killed Helene Seeman, 60, and seriously injured her husband, Fred. The Melrose Place actress had a Blood Alcohol Content(BAC) of .268%, more than three times the legal limit of .08%.

Bovenizer is facing charges for aggravated manslaughter as well as assault by auto. If convicted, she could face 10-30 years in prison. Bovenizer was traveling at 53 mph in a 35 mph zone and witnesses claim to have seen her giggling immediately after the accident occurred. Authorities claim that Bovenizer had 4 glasses of wine and a beer at a party  before driving that night. Defense attorney Blair Zwillman said, “We’re confident going forward”, however, assistant prosecutor Matthew Murphy has been busy preparing a case highlighting Bovenizer’s high BAC level. Jury selection is set for this Tuesday at the Somerville Superior Court while opening statements are scheduled for October 1st.

Defense attorney Zwillman has also highlighted inconsistencies in the amount of alcohol witnesses say Bovenizer had at the party before the crash and the treatment or lack of, the actress received after the crash. Amy Bovenizer was part of the original Melrose Place cast and also starred along side Johnny Depp in “Cry Baby”.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving drunk, contact a skilled Massachusetts DUI attorney for legal assistance.

Laguna Beach Star Talan Torriero Arrested for DUI in California

Laguna Beach Star Talan Torriero Arrested for DUI

Former ‘Laguna Beach’ cast member Talan Torriero, who starred on the show during the 2004-2005 season was arrested on September 5, 2012 for DUI. The arrest happened at around 12:30 am near South Coast Highway and Brooks St. in Laguna Beach, CA. Torriero was pulled over for making a left turn where prohibited and after initially speaking with him, officers suspected that he might be driving under the influence of alcohol.

Apparently, Police smelled alcohol on his breath and requested that Torriero complete a field sobriety test, which he did not perform well on. Police found Torriero’s BAC level to be above the .08% legal limit as well. Torriero received a misdemeanor charge for DUI and was booked at the Laguna Beach Police Department. He was released around 7 am the next morning and is due in court on October 15. Torriero hasn’t found much success after his 2 season run on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, appearing in several smaller unsuccessful films.

If you have been arrested for driving drunk, contact an experienced and skilled California DUI attorney for legal assistance.

Amanda Bynes Asking Obama For DUI Help

Amanda Bynes, the actress you may best know for her roles on the TV sitcom “What I Like About You” as well as her movie roles in “Easy A” and “Hairspray” is in trouble with the law, again. Bynes has been involved in two separate hit and run accidents, one involving an L.A. County Sheriff and has taken to twitter account asking the President for help. Her tweet to the President read, “Hey @BarackObama…I don’t drink. Please fire the cop who arrested me. I also don’t hit and run. The end.”

Authorities have re-opened Bynes’s first hit and run case in which a woman claims the actress backed into her Toyota before claiming there wasn’t any significant damage and leaving the scene without exchanging insurance or calling the police. The woman claims there were over $800 in damages to her Toyota although Bynes says that her and the woman came to a mutual understanding that their was no significant damage. On the night that Bynes hit the corner of a sheriffs cruiser, she refused to take a field sobriety test and was arrested for DUI. Amanda Bynes has taken to her Twitter account several times since being released stating, “I can’t help but laugh at all of you writing fake stories about me,” and “I was not in any hit and runs. I don’t drink so the DUI is false.”

If convicted of hit and run involving DUI, Bynes could face up to 6 months in jail for each count.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving drunk, contact a skilled California DUI attorney for legal assistance.