DUI Charges Stick Like Magnets to Celebrities

Posted on June 24, 2008
Filed Under Celebrities, Criminal Law, DUI, News |

In just the last two weeks, numerous celebrities and professional athletes have been charged with, or made news due to, DUI.  For example:

Denver Nuggets all-star Carmelo Anthony pled guilty to DUI charges, which reduced the charge to driving while ability-impaired, which bring with it a lesser sentence.  Anthony was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, perform community service and serve one year of probation.

Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse as arrested and charged with driving under the influence after a traffic stop near the Vanderbilt University campus.

Rapper Young Jeezy was arrested in Atlanta on DUIcharges on June 18th.

Singer Taylor Dane recently was sentenced to 24 months probation for her altercation with the law over DUI charges.

DUI charges are serious, they can lead to jail time, loss of license, probation, fines and more.  Some states have even instituted serious “creative” sentences and penalties including mandatory installation of ignition devices and posting photos of those arrested on DUI charges in public places.

To properly handle DUImatters and get competent and experienced legal advice, contact the offices of Stephen G. Rodriguez and Associates.

Written by Joe M

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