Richie Sambora May Nip DUI in the Bud -- Get It?

Posted Mar 29th 2008 10:46AM by TMZ Staff

Richie Sambora may dodge a bullet in his DUI bust earlier this week, and not because of legal footwork -- because he may not have been DUI.

Sambora volunteered to submit to a blood alcohol test after he was popped in Laguna Beach. It may take a week before we know the results. But several sources -- who know what the alleged drunk drank -- tell TMZ Richie simply didn't drink much at all before the cops stopped him, and the blood test may register below the .08 legal limit in Calif.

True enough, if he was driving erratically and had any alcohol in him, he could still theoretically be charged with DUI. But that may not be in the cards either.

There's a buzz that Heather may go into court to wrestle away some of Richie's custody of their kid, Ava. Our sources say, ain't gonna happen. Part of the reason -- Heather has her own issues. But the biggest reason is that we're told Richie may be the best dad in rock & roll -- he has flown from gigs in Japan to see Ava play softball.

And you thought TMZ only took shots. Apology accepted.

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1. if the truth is he was not DUI. let the truth be in just as bright and bold print.

Posted at 10:53AM on Mar 29th 2008 by FeverDog

2. That is good news. I hope everything works out for him and Heather!

Posted at 10:55AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Dallas

3. The truth will set you free hopefully Ritchie Sambora.

Posted at 10:59AM on Mar 29th 2008 by My Opinion

4. Like I said from minute one, you are innocent till PROVEN guilty - there's a reason for this! Truly hope it works out for him - he's had enough tragedy in his life the past few years without adding this to it!

Posted at 11:10AM on Mar 29th 2008 by the world is full of fools!

5. Heather should rethink regarding getting custody. This is the same person who said she does not get up early with her daughter. I saw her on Oprah years ago. She is such a bitch.

Posted at 11:20AM on Mar 29th 2008 by jetsgrl

6. Well I feel bad for making a quick judgement. Hope it all works out. Still sorry that Ava had to witness it.

Posted at 11:21AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Kelli

7. Free Richie

Posted at 11:26AM on Mar 29th 2008 by But cher?

8. "apology accepted"? Give me a freaking break. You people take potshots ALL the time. Just because this time you might have to print the whole truth doesn't mean anyone owes you people an apology.

Posted at 11:34AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Anon. A. Mouse

9. You mean he might not have any excuse for erratic driving?

Posted at 11:41AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Debik

10. "And you thought TMZ only took shots. Apology accepted."

...“who know what the alleged drunk drank”

You don't call that a shot? What planet are your 8th grade writers from? Taking shots is all you know. Call your mom a drunk, but then tell her you mean it in the nicest way. When you recover from the bitch slap you receive, maybe she'll tell you "apology accepted".

Posted at 11:43AM on Mar 29th 2008 by uvgotmaled

11. Does anyone see anyone on here apologizing at all? I don't. Sort of enforces the pompous, holier-than-thou, tear-em-apart TMZ mentality that pervades this enttre website. "And you thought TMZ ONLY took shots" is an admission that they do take shots at people.

Posted at 11:47AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Lady Penelope Crappenpants

12. So because he flew to a softball game, it is ok to drive drunk with your daughter in the car? Ok so if he was below the "legal" limit, was he below the "moral" limit. I do not understand why do you need to have a drink at all if you are driving, and especially if you are driving with children. Also, the man has been to rehab, so should he even have one drink? Who is gonna step in and protect this little girl from two oobviously self destructive parents?

Posted at 11:56AM on Mar 29th 2008 by mrs.fisty

13. He had no tragedy he was with Denise Richards rite away !!!!! She was suppose to be Heather's best friend but watch out Heather she is the bitch !!!!!! I think that Richie & heather should get joint custody, what is ever the best for the child thats how i look at it. Ava would appreciate seeing her dad also once a week or whatever the courts permit. Heather seems like a good mom but im not the one who sees her everyday with her child so the courts will determine who sees Ava & who gets Ava in time !!!!!

Posted at 11:59AM on Mar 29th 2008 by Audrey

14. It is sad that so many were so quick to harshly judge him for drunk driving when we didn't and still don't know all the facts.

Posted at 12:00PM on Mar 29th 2008 by havealife

15. In a court trial, that .08 means nothing. If you have ANY alcohol, or drugs in your system.....the jury is instrcted that is DUI!

Posted at 12:23PM on Mar 29th 2008 by web

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