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Cops: Garrison Drunk & Coked Up During Crash

Posted Jan 31st 2007 6:42PM by TMZ Staff

Blood tests have revealed that Lane Garrison had "more than twice the legal limit" of alcohol in his system and was under the influence of cocaine during the fatal crash that killed a 17-year-old boy in December, this according to police.

A spokesman for the Beverly Hills Police Department announced today that his department has recommend that the L.A. County District Attorney file a felony charge of gross vehicular manslaughter against the "Prison Break" star.

The D.A. received the police file today and the case is under review. If charges are filed and Garrison is convicted, he faces a maximum of ten years in prison.

According to cops, Garrison's blood alcohol level was at least .16. He could also be prosecuted for driving under the influence. A DUI could be prosecuted based on alcohol, cocaine or both. Since there was bodily injury, a DUI could be prosecuted as a felony.

Cops also recommended that Garrison be prosecuted for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

As TMZ first reported, Garrison met Vahagn Setian and two 15-year-old girls hours before the crash. The teens invited the actor to a party, where people who attended tell TMZ they saw Garrison drink between four and seven shots of Grey Goose vodka in a short period of time. Garrison's high-powered celebrity defense lawyer, Harland Braun, tells TMZ his client was heading back to his apartment when the crash occurred. Setian was killed and the two girls were injured.

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76. First, let me just say that just because you have the freedom to post a comment here, (no matter how disgusting, peverted, or demented it may be), doesn't change the fact that a 15 year old child is dead; unable to utilize his rights of any nature. A child that has a mother and father, possible siblings, friends, teachers, neighbors, and many others (I'm certain) who are grieving in such a manner that they feel physically ill. A young, talented young man, with the promise of a bright successful future, now anguishes over a death, that he caused. I can tell you, from experience, that alcohol and drugs will alter any persons
judgement....causing them to make tragic mistakes that they would normally not make. I'm sure Lane did not start his day planning to kill someone. But, he did. Unfortunately, the consequences will be all too much for many to bare. Remember, Lane has family, friends, and loved ones too. This is a horrble tragedy ALL the way around. A quote from John Paul 11 - "...the shattered order cannot be fully restored except by a response that combines justice with forgiveness." Wisdom 3:1 "The souls of the just are in the hands of God and no torment will touch them." I can't speak for others, but, I myself choose to pray for them all. Rest in peace, Vahagn. God be with you, Lane.

Posted at 4:12PM on Feb 14th 2007 by kim

77. If you need a pen pal in prison, I am there for ya

Posted at 2:23PM on Feb 18th 2007 by booboo

78. YOU PEOPLE MAKE ME SICK WANTING THIS GUY EVEN THOU HE HAS KILLED SOMEONE JUST BECAUSE HE IS A CELEBRITY. I THINK HE SHOULD GO TO JAIL AND BRANDY TOO. THESE GUYS THEY CAN AWAY WITH EVERTHING. JUST BECAUSE WHO THEY ARE JANA

Posted at 9:06PM on Feb 22nd 2007 by JANA

79. first off, #31. It was grey goose. I go to beverly and it was my friends party, and he HAS the bottle of Grey Goose that Lane drank out of. 2nd off, this fucker better go to jail or I will loose all hope in the justice system. Harland Braun will try his hardest to get him off, but he can only do so much. He has already gotten lucky by winning some cases, but this one theres no possisbility of getting him off for. R.I.P V

Posted at 8:38PM on Mar 11th 2007 by Kantor

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