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Clipper Catches Legal Break

TMZ Sports4/27/2009 5:40 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Clipper Catches Legal Break

Zach RandolphZach Randolph -- the Los Angeles Clipper who was busted for DUI a few weeks back -- has just dodged a bullet, thanks to the magic of his lawyer, Blair Berk.

Randolph has just been charged with one count of misdemeanor reckless driving -- not DUI. And we thought only Lakers caught breaks like that.

Zach was pulled over on April 6 while driving on the 405 in L.A., after CHP officers spotted his Rolls Royce weaving in and out of his lane.

We're told Randolph failed his field test -- but he obviously scored in picking the right lawyer.

UPDATE: Zach, who did not show up for court in L.A. today, just pled not guilty to reckless driving.

His lawyer, Blair Berk, said "The only reason Zach Randolph was not charged with a DUI was that he did not commit a DUI -- no magic, just facts."

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artie help:  1022 days ago

star jones.

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rico:  1022 days ago

This is no magic, dopes. Nearly all first time offenders are allowed to plea down to "misdemeanor reckless driving with alcohol involved," aka "wet reckless." You still get fined up the ass, the DMV still takes your license for six months and your insurance still counts it as drunk driving (usually leading to a policy cancellation). It does not take any lawyer to negotiate this deal as the DA is more than happy to offer it as long as you were not blind, stinking drunk.

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Disgusting:  1022 days ago

These lawyers are way too cozy with the judges. It's very clubby and not impartial.

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Flower:  1022 days ago

Wonder how come TMZ didn't end this report with the "this is the reason the Adenhart family is in mourning" epitaph they have been adding to other reports of DUI that they run?

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SEANBOOGIE:  1022 days ago

and why is this news

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jim hartman:  1022 days ago

Great...wait and charge him after he kills someone while driving drunk. Gotta love those wonderful lawyers!!

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blah blah blah:  1022 days ago

Just proves if you have money, you can get away with anything.

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TH:  1022 days ago

Wait until the next time this over-paid punk gets drunk, gets behind the wheel and causes a serious accident. We'll just see how smug he and his low-life attorney become.

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Kenneth:  1021 days ago

Every day. Not one goes by.

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Venom:  1021 days ago

GET A DRIVER!!!

Is it really that hard to do when you make millions a year?
How about one of your friends or family that is leeching off of you?
Get one of them to drive you.

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brad:  1021 days ago

everyone that makes the kind of money these guys do...yes get a driver!! also if he geta another dui it will count as a second the wet reckless driving really doesn't do much to "save" you

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