Celebrity Justice
Paris Folds in DUI Case

Posted Jan 22nd 2007 3:34PM by TMZ Staff

Paris Hilton has entered a plea in her DUI case.

Paris, originally charged with DUI, pled no contest Monday to alcohol-related reckless driving. Hilton was not present when her lawyers, Howard Weitzman and Shawn Chapman Holley, told Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Sauer that the heiress would rather fold than fight.

The judge placed Hilton on 36 months probation. She must pay a fine of $390 (with penalty assessments, Paris must pay a grand total of $1450) and attend an alcohol education program. She was also given the option of completing probation in 24 months if she completes 40 hours of community service.

Hilton was arrested September 7, 2006 in Hollywood. Her blood-alcohol level was .08, the threshold in Paris Gallery: Click to see photosCalifornia for being a drunk driver.

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16. So does she get to drive??

Posted at 4:09PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by amy

17. GOODNESS PEOPLE DON'T YOU SEE IT? SHE LOOKS LIKE A 10 YR OLD BOY WITH MAKEUP.. NO ASS SMALL BOOBS, EXPENSIVE HAIR THAT LOOKS LIKE YOU COULD HAVE GOT IT AT A GARAGE SALE. WHY IS THIS CHICK FAMOUS?? SHE IS SO UNATTRACTIVE. MAN SHE IS LUCKY SHE IS RICH!! FAMOUS FOR BEING FAMOUS, WHAT HAS THE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD COME TO??

That's all...

Posted at 4:09PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by amy

18. Come on number #3 you are on a gossip website. If sexist comments offend you so much you are at the wrong place. Dumbass.

Posted at 4:10PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Killian

19. Paris is nauseating not intoxicating. Big nosed ditz got off easy. Wonder what would have happend if she killed someone.

Posted at 4:12PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Whatever

20. Does everyone really get this kind of punishment for a first offense? btw killian, we heard you the first 10 times.

Posted at 4:14PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by jimmmy

21. Of course Harvey cannot pay Mr. Boil any money to write this threads . He does get alot' of Dough from Paris to not write anything bad about that but he is saving up the monies for " Rosies' Crotch Shot " . I know sounds strange but Harvey is strange like that . Until "Mr. Dickhead " comes back to the approval of his testosterone- challenged fan base please Enjoy this " BEST OF NASTY BOIL " .
Always a treat when " Boil" roasts Paris..this one from Dec 12 2006

What has a wonkly eye , huge Godzilla feet and a nose that invades international air space ? Not Paris Hilton but someone who looks just like her ! Dickhead . How people can admire someone soooo lame amazes me . I guess its the same people who bought beanny babies . Dickheads .

Oh I think I justed peed on myself ! oh I laughed so hard I farted . And I implore you to address your emails asking for the return of NASTY BOIL to " Mr. Levine -missing Dickhead " . Thank You !

Posted at 4:23PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Best of "NASTY Boil"

22. just looking at her makes me want to take a valtrex

Posted at 4:26PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by ms. beaverhausen

23. Yes this is a very typical punishment for a 1st time offense.

Posted at 4:29PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by jennifer724

24. #5,hell no she wont go to jail,HaHa,when your rich,jail is no option,jail,for paris would be satin sheets,a couple dogs,wow some people on this site dont think,USE YOUR HEAD FOLKS

Posted at 4:38PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by No Jail when your Rich

25. NASTY Boil you're an idiot. We're all tired of your crap postings on every article. You're just not funny at all.

PLEASE TMZ, CUT THIS PECKERHEAD OFF!!!!!!@

Posted at 4:47PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by enough_already

26. why has tmz never shown paris's mug shot yet has shown everyone else's ad nauseaum?

Posted at 4:48PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by lisa

27. Actually, this is fairly standard for a first-time offense, especially since she did not have any enhancements...e.g. excessive speed, BAC over 0.20, accident, injury or minors under the age of 14 as passengers. The $390 fine does not count the various penalty assessments and security fees also levied. She'll end up paying approximately $1500 - $1600 to the court.

Posted at 5:21PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by Lynn

28. I agree with Lynn # 31, pretty standard stuff....but it makes me laugh thinking of Paris doing community service, picking up roadside trash??? Maybe she could take some ladies from the homeless shelters shopping at the Galleria.

Posted at 5:33PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by bored in Brentwood

29. This is the standard fine and sentence for what is known as a "wet reckless." She did not get any special treatment. In instances in which the BAL is low, as it was in this case, the D.A. will almost always offer a plea to a lesser offense. The D.A. could have insisted on prosecuting for the DUI and went to trial. But, in most cases in which that happens, either the prosecution loses about half the time because it is very difficult to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was legally intoxicated or the jury opts for the lesser reckless driving offense. If you think it's not right or unfair, then change the way, but don't blame Paris Hilton for taking advantage of the same opportunity afforded every other defendent.

Posted at 5:36PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by David Keller

30. The 3 year probation won't be a walk in the park for Paris. I wonder if it is supervised or unsupervised? Meaning, will she be required monthly meetings w/ a probation officer? Which include monthly /random piss tests. If unsupervised, no monthly meetings. I have to say DUI's are much harsher than they used to be. Under the old laws, .10 was legally intoxicated. .08 is like one drink. I still hate Parisite, but this DUI crap is ridiculous. Better her than me though!

Posted at 6:06PM on Jan 22nd 2007 by h8er#1

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