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

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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31. Is it possible that she pled not guilty and that she can retain her driving rights until the court hearing? I am not sure on the laws but I think I read that after her drunk confession the night she was pulled over, she turned around and pled not guilty and that there is a hearing set. Anyway, guilty as sin, still driving (after leaving a party - I'm SURE not under any influence of ANYTHING HA). Funny, I guess that the police weren't called so a police report could be filed - wonder if she had to get out her check book the other night and pay off the person she had the fender bender with. I have had the experience of losing my driving priviliges because of drinking and driving. I have gone thru treatment and am no sober, but in the state I live in ( and considering I am a nobody) I have to contend with not driving for another year. I was court ordered into treatment and it was no spa that I could just leave and come back after getting a pizza or working out or getting my StarBucks fix. If nothing else, Paris has accepted her fate for driving on a suspended liscense. What is happening with these young women and what they are getting away with is a disgrace. Shouldn't Lohan be in jail since they found coke in her car - why was she released without seeing a judge in the morning? That's what I had to do. Can they arrest her now if she's in treatment? I don't think that any of this is over to say the least as far as Richie and Lohan are concerned. Hope they get what they deserve and if that is getting clean and sober then that would be great.

Posted at 2:41PM on Jun 1st 2007 by reelredhed

32. # 28

thanks so much for clearing that up and for the advice.

It's very important to research a person's entire life before laughing at how ugly they are and speculating as to why the choice to be ugly befell them.

Now we know.

Posted at 2:42PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Amber Humbly Laughing

33. THEY SHOULD HURRY UP AND PROSECUTE BECAUSE SHE PROBABLY DOES NOT HAVE A LOT OF TIME LEFT. LOOKS LIKE SHE IS STARVING TO DEATH. I SAW TAMMY FAYE BAKER ON T.V. LAST NIGHT (GOD BLESS HER), AND I THOUGHT SHE AND NICOLE RICHEY LOOKED THE SAME. TAMMY FAYE IS DYING FROM LUNG CANCER AND WEIGHS NOTHING (NOT HER FAULT). BUT THE RESEMBLENCE BETWEEN THE TWO IS SCARY!

Posted at 2:58PM on Jun 1st 2007 by annab

34. Just read my comment. Just wanted to clarify that I AM SOBER and have been for 8 months. Life is still hard but better.

Posted at 2:45PM on Jun 1st 2007 by reelredhed

35. She just slipped thru the cracks- I mean come on, she's small enough- The word that comes to mind is OVEREXPOSURE - are we responsible? http://collegecandy.com/buzz/2935

Posted at 2:48PM on Jun 1st 2007 by jules

36. Why are you trying to get Nicole introuble too. It isn't her fault that Paris is a drunken slot and she need to geta reality check. Nicole is nota repeat offender so stop hating on Princess Richie.

Posted at 5:04PM on Jun 5th 2007 by Arika

37. lmao @ self righteous blind people who may believe Florida is without it's own crime, seedy life and injustice. Rock on Cowboys.

Posted at 2:56PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Snikers at Ignorance and Denile

38. Amber Humbly Laughing,

Maybe you should stop looking in the mirror and look at the computer monitor!!!!!



Posted at 3:03PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Kris

39. Amber Humbly Laughing...LOL....you're reply made me cry it was so hilarious!! lol....classic!

Posted at 3:03PM on Jun 1st 2007 by DALLAS COWBOYS ROCK!

40. Florida has crime....some of it very unpleasant. so does everywhere else i'm sure. however, you don't see it TIME AND TIME AGAIN in the tabloids & gossip blogs about how repeat offenders are getting away w/crime that the average person would be punished for. perhaps you're from california and that's why you're so sensitive?

Posted at 3:08PM on Jun 1st 2007 by DALLAS COWBOYS ROCK!

41. I believe Lohan was treated at the hospital for minor injuries, then when the cops showed up "admitted into the hospital " see how it worked for her? she took off after the cops left, checking herself out.
This is why she was not taken into custody that night.

Redhead> These "stars" could not handle the Rehab you went too.
It would be way to intense for them. They must have a spa like program :)

Posted at 3:19PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Fair 4 All

42. RedHed

Got that impression first time read your comment. Congrats. Will have 10 times more respect for you succeeding than have for 1 star staying sober. They have had all the resources one can imagine and took/take them all for granted.

sometimes hard to write in this blog box, fire wall I'm told ( whatever).
I read around this issue in people's comments.

Posted at 3:30PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Real dyed hair here :)

43. be nice to her-- people!

Posted at 3:30PM on Jun 1st 2007 by shits-n-grins

44. I have always lumped her into the same bottom feeder category as Paris but I heard her speaking on Ryan Seacrest the other day and she was surprisingly articulate and took full responsibility for her actions. I was ready to dislike her intensely - but I actually found her quite engaging and intelligent. Who knew?

Posted at 3:35PM on Jun 1st 2007 by Startmakingsense

45. Officials 'have no idea' because they cannot come out and tell you she is receiving preferential treatment. Like someone...made a phone call. Favors are meted out to the rich and infamous...everyday. The common people of America seldom receive any mercy. They like the little bit of money we have way too much.

Posted at 3:48PM on Jun 1st 2007 by PrettyIrishWoman

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