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Officials "Have No Idea" Why Wrong-Way Richie Can Drive

Posted Jun 1st 2007 1:27PM by TMZ Staff

Nicole Richie MugshotWhile Paris Hilton heads off to jail this week, her "Simple Life" cohort Nicole Richie is still cruising the streets with a valid drivers license -- even though she has the same DUI charge under her belt and a record as a repeat offender! But here's the kicker -- no one seems to know why!

Paris was busted September 7, 2006 -- and around 5 months later, she had already lost her driving privileges and was later arrested for violating her probation for driving on the suspended license. Richie was busted for DUI on December 11, 2006 -- and almost 6 months later, she is not only still driving ... but the California DMV hasn't even begun to take action against her.

TMZ spoke with Deputy District Attorney Ed Greene, a prosecutor assigned to Nicole's DUI case, who admitted, "I am a little surprised too." However, Greene pointed out that until Richie is actually convicted of DUI, the decision to revoke or suspend her license is up to the folks at the California DMV. Greene added, "They generally do it quicker than this."

We contacted the California DMV to try and get some answers, and the rep said: "I have no idea why Nicole still has her license."

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1. Duh, she still has her license because she is some type of "celebrity" with a famous Daddy. She doesn't do anything, but she's famous. She won't get convicted. Not a chance.

Posted at 1:42PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Ooba Gooba

2. I hate all these f'n losers. Nicole is nothing but a worthless anorexic nothing.

Posted at 1:44PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Nicole is nothing but a worthless anorexic nothing.

3. When she kills someone than they will try and figure out why and make excuses! Glad I don't live in Cali anymore with these CRAZY SPOILED BRATS!!!!

Posted at 1:50PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Barbara

4. I LOVE TMZ! You guys always get things done! Thank you!

Posted at 1:46PM on Jun 1st 2007 by giggles

5. In all honesty; I would rather read about the unknown teenage female that managed to get her life back together after losing a limb.

Posted at 1:46PM on Jun 1st 2007 by NICOLE AND THE REST OF THEM SUCK!

6. Just another lonsome loser.

Posted at 1:47PM on Jun 1st 2007 by One for the road

7. Nichole SLIPPED throught the cracks!! Hahahahahahaha...get it??

Slipped through the cracks....'cause she's so thin....

Posted at 1:52PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Nowonder

8. Wow, what is happening to Hollywood. People are so screwd up.

Posted at 1:53PM on Jun 1st 2007 by tnt

9. She pleaded "not guilty" and Paris pleaded "no contest". Nicole must have waived the right to a "speedy" trial.

Posted at 2:28PM on Jun 1st 2007 by mj

10. UGH! What does she do? Catch a ride with "I have a suspended licence" Paris or "I drive while under the influence" Lindsay? All I can say is...I'm tired of this crap. These stupid "celebs" need to start facing consequences. It's only when you face consequences that you learn anything.

I also saw part of her interview with Seacrest. She states that Paris' punishment is too severe!!! WTF? Since when did she get a degree in law? She really should shut her mouth. If it had been your average citizen, they'd be without a icence & probably facing jail or probation!

Pull her licence! She is a repeat offender for God's sake! It'll be just a matter of time before she, Paris, Lindsay or Britney ends up killing someone. They have zero regard for anyone but themselves & I for one am sick of it! Someone should get to the bottom of this & SOON!

Posted at 2:03PM on Jun 1st 2007 by glynne64

11. When you get DUI in CA, there are two cases, the DUI court case and the DMV case. When I got DUI I actually had my license for more than 5 months because I appealed the DMV's suspension. So I could drive while that process went on and on. I lost appeal (99% do lose) and then my license was suspended for three months.

Posted at 2:06PM on Jun 1st 2007 by skip

12. Doesn't surprise me one bit that no one knows what's goin on! LA cops aren't really on the ball, now are they?

Posted at 2:04PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Dr. Ruth

13. This is Effin unbelievable - Last month I received a notice from DMV that they would suspend my license in 20 days if I didn't a pay a 2 Year Old $40 parking ticket - which I knew nothing about - never received prior notification/warning - (btw, I didn't receive this ticket, someone else in my household must have, but after 2 years doesn't remember) Needless to say, I just paid the $40, but that was a possible suspension over a $40 parking ticket (parking overnight) not DUI or any moving violation - Yeah celebrities don't get special treatment - how many people have to die before they are held accountable for their actions the same as everyone else - rules are there for a reason, for everyones' protection AND these people have more money than most of us and can afford to hire a driver OR at the very least get a cab -

Posted at 2:05PM on Jun 1st 2007 by festa

14. # 7
Not all people from Cali are spoiled Brats. I support myself, I live on my own, Have a new car I am only 21.My parents never help me with anything, They taught me if you want someone get it yourself and at the end it will mean so much more to you than someone just giving it to you. I never drink or smoke. So just because famous people don't know how to grow up and live on their own doesn't mean us normal people can't!

Posted at 2:06PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Cali is the best place to live!!!!!!!!!!

15. PUT THEM ALL IN JAIL!
IM SICK OF THIS I GET AWAY WITH EVERYTHING BECAUSE OF WHO I AM!

What the hell did any of these girls do that makes them special?

Posted at 2:06PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Evie

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