All posts containing the tag: "DrunkDriving"
Posted Oct 7th 2009 2:30PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned Nick Nolte's son was arrested for suspicion of DUI and possession of a controlled substance yesterday in Santa Monica.
Law enforcement sources tell us Brawley King Nolte -- who starred as the kidnapped kid in "Ransom" back in the day -- struck another vehicle while making a lane change yesterday afternoon.
When cops arrived, we're told the 23-year-old showed signs of impairment, so cops conducted field sobriety tests and eventually arrested him. Nolte's bail was set at $5,000.
Nick was arrested for DUI back in 2002 -- you may remember his infamous mugshot....
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Exclusives
Tags: arrest, arrested, brawley nolte, BrawleyNolte, driving under the influence, DrivingUnderTheInfluence, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, dui, mug shot, MugShot, nick notle, NickNotle, santa monica, SantaMonica, son
Posted Oct 6th 2009 1:31PM by TMZ Staff
Here's a copy of the order signed by Judge Lawrence Mira, expunging Mel Gibson's DUI from his record.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Mel Gibson, Exclusives
Tags: drunk driving, DrunkDriving, dui, judge lawyrence mira, JudgeLawyrenceMira, malibu, mel gibson, MelGibson
Posted Sep 29th 2009 9:10AM by TMZ Staff
Mel Gibson will ask a judge to expunge the DUI heard round the world.
We've obtained legal papers (on Yom Kippur, funny enough) revealing that Gibson's lawyer, Blair Berk, will go to court in exactly one week and ask the judge to remove the DUI from Gibson's record -- because he has successfully completed all the terms of his 3-year probation.
You may recall Gibson was arrested in Malibu back in July, 2006 and went on an anti-Semitic rant that authorities tried to bury. TMZ broke the story of the tirade after obtaining four inflammatory pages that had been removed from the deputy's report.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Mel Gibson, Exclusives
Tags: anti-semiticism, anti-semtic, drunk, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, dui, expunge, malibu, mel gibson, MelGibson, record
Posted Jul 22nd 2009 1:30AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned the L.A. City Attorney has decided to file criminal charges against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper for his DUI bust earlier this month.
Roddy was charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence and one count of driving without a valid license stemming from a late night arrest in Hollywood on July 2nd.
If the 55-year-old wrestling legend is convicted, he faces a maximum of 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Roddy's case will go back in front of the judge on Thursday.
Filed under: Drunks
Tags: drunk driving, DrunkDriving, dui, rowdy roddy piper, RowdyRoddyPiper
Posted Jul 20th 2009 11:25AM by TMZ Staff
The star of that show "Burn Notice" may have been a little too lit up when he got behind the wheel last weekend -- dude was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Miami Beach.
TMZ has learned Jeffrey Donovan was arrested on suspicion of DUI last Sunday, July 12th. The 41-year-old posed for a cop cam and was released several hours later.
So far, no comment from Donovan's reps.
Filed under: Drunks
Tags: burn notice, BurnNotice, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, dui, jeffrey donovan, JeffreyDonovan
Posted Jun 18th 2009 8:27AM by TMZ Staff
We've just learned the lead singer of 80's hair band Warrant was arrested for misdemeanor DUI traffic accident last night in Los Angeles.
Cops tell TMZ Jani Lane was involved in a small fender bender in the Woodland Hills area at around 9:30 PM. We're told Lane hit a parked car, no one was injured, but when cops arrived at the scene he showed signs of intoxication.
The 45-year-old singer was arrested and is currently being held on $30,000 bail.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music
Tags: 80s hair band, 80sHairBand, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, dui, Jani lane, JaniLane, warrant
Posted May 15th 2009 6:10PM by TMZ Staff
Another Buffalo Bill in trouble with the law ... this time it's one of the greatest players of all time.
NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Smith was arrested on DUI charges in Virginia Beach this morning after cops say the former defensive superstar was speeding around 1:42 am.
According to celebrity gossip wire Associated Press, a police spokesman says Smith was also charged with refusing to take a breathalyzer test at the scene.
Smith-- football's all time leading sack leader -- was released a few hours later after posting bond.
Smith was arrested for DUI twice before -- but the case #1 was dismissed and in case #2, Bruce was acquitted.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports
Tags: arrested, bruce smith, BruceSmith, buffalo bills, BuffaloBills, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, dui, football, nfl
Posted Apr 17th 2009 5:20PM by TMZ Staff
UPDATE: 7:16 PM ET We just got the papers Mel's lawyer filed with the court, in which he said Mel believes he "cannot have a fair and impartial trial or hearing before Judge Ongkeko." The case has now been removed to Judge Frederick Shaller, but expect the whole case to be handled by a "private judge" -- and that should happen soon.
Mel Gibson already has issues with his divorce -- at least his lawyer does.
We've learned ... Bob Kaufman, Mel's attorney, filed legal papers yesterday to boot the judge from the case -- Hon. Rafael Ongkeko. Each side is entitled to ding a judge from hearing the case, but that can only be done in the first 10 days. Your move Laura Wasser.
Here's the reality. The chances that a judge in the L.A. County Courthouse will actually hear Mel's divorce case are slim to none. That's because both Kaufman and Wasser almost always get a "private" judge to hear their high-profile cases, away from the public glare.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Mel Gibson
Tags: affair, celebrity divorce, celebrity support, CelebrityDivorce, divorce, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, laura wasser, LauraWasser, malibu, mel, mel and robyn gibson, mel gibs, mel gibson, mel gibson community property, mel gibson divorce, mel gibson divorce mel gibson dui, mel gibson dui, MelGibson, MelGibsonCommunityProperty, MelGibsonPrenuptial, MelGibsonsPrenup, MelGibsonsWife, spousal support, SpousalSupport
Posted Apr 14th 2009 4:24PM by TMZ Staff
Angie Everhart is now a wanted woman -- and not because she's sorta hot.
Everhart was supposed to appear in court on April 6 to pay a $50 fine in her DUI case, but she was a no-show.
The judge has issued a bench warrant, and Angie's probation has been revoked.
Everhart, 39, represented herself in the case... she clearly has a fool for a client.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky & Weird
Tags: angie everhart, AngieEverhart, arrest, bench warrant, BenchWarrant, court, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, DUI, fine, judge, model
Posted Apr 9th 2009 2:55PM by TMZ Staff
UPDATE: The first mugshot of Andrew Gallo on the left is from an '06 arrest for being drunk in public. We also got our hands on court documents from his DUI, which was also in '06, in which Gallo wrote this haunting sentence:
"I understand that if I continue to drink and drive it may result in death or serious bodily injury to another person."
UPDATE: The middle pic of Gallo is his bloody mugshot from a March '07 arrest for drunk and disorderly conduct.
We've just obtained a photo of Andrew Gallo, who was driving the van that caused the accident that killed Nick Adenhart and two others.
Cops believe Gallo was driving under the influence and on a suspended license because of a prior DUI. He fled the scene and was arrested. Gallo could be booked on murder charges, along with vehicular manslaughter, hit-and-run and felony DUI.
Filed under: Nick Adenhart
Tags: car accident, car accidents, CarAccident, CarAccidents, drunk driver, drunk driving, DrunkDriver, DrunkDriving, drunks, dui, dui arrest, DuiArrest, mugshot, nick adenhart, Nick adenhart car crash, NickAdenhart, NickAdenhartCarCrash, photo, picture
Posted Feb 23rd 2009 5:17PM by TMZ Staff
Hope they've got XXXXL jumpsuits in AZ, 'cause Charles Barkley is officially going to jail.
Barkley just pled guilty to 2 counts of driving under the influence and pleaded "responsible" to running a stop sign for the December 31 incident in Scottsdale.
Barkley was sentenced to 10 days in jail -- but will only do five if he completes an alcohol education program. Barkley was also fined $2,000.
Barkley will begin his sentence on March 21 -- but it's unclear if he will serve time in Arizona's famed Tent City Jail, where they make the inmates wear pink.
As for the gun cops say they found in Barkley's car on the night of the arrest -- no charges were ever filed.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports
Tags: arizona, arrest, basketball, charles barkley, CharlesBarkley, court, driving under the influence, DrivingUnderTheInfluence, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, DUI, jail, judge, NBA, red light, RedLight, tnt
Posted Jun 9th 2008 12:15PM by TMZ Staff
Alabama cops sacked legendary NFL QB Kenny "The Snake" Stabler over the weekend for driving under the influence.
Robertsdale, Ala. PD pulled him over around 1:00 AM Sunday morning for what they said was a routine traffic violation. Kenny's no stranger to this drill -- this is the third time he's been popped for drunk driving. He posted $1,000 bail and was released from jail.
"The Snake" is the only QB from the NFL's ALL-1970's team not to be inducted to the Hall of Fame. This probably doesn't help.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports
Tags: Drunk Driving, DrunkDriving, Kenny Stabler, KennyStabler
Posted Jan 16th 2007 6:20PM by TMZ Staff
The days of Hollywood celebrities being busted for DUI may be numbered. Japanese car maker Toyota is developing a fail-safe system that will detect if the driver is too drunk to cruise The Strip.
Utilizing a myriad of detection systems, from sweat sensors on the steering wheel to detect the amount of alcohol in the blood, to sensors that detect abnormal steering, to a special camera that tells if the driver's pupils are not focusing--Toyota might be just what the celebrity public relations rep ordered.
Of course, getting Tinseltown's party girls (and guys) to give up their swanky European cars for a Breathalyzer Toyota might be as tough for them as figuring out the proper entrance ramp for the Glendale Freeway.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Celebritoyz
Tags: celebrities, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, dui, fail safe system, FailSafeSystem, toyota
Posted Sep 5th 2006 4:52PM by TMZ Staff
HONOLULU (AP) -- Mr. Eko has joined the parade of "Lost" cast members who've been arrested. Police arrested Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje for a traffic violation.
Police say they arrested him for driving without a license and disobeying a police officer. He spent six hours in jail before being released on bail.
He's the third "Lost cast" member to be arrested for traffic violations. Michelle Rodriguez and Cynthia Watros were the others. Six other cast members have been cited, but not arrested. They are Josh Holloway, Dominic Monaghan, Naveen Andrews, Ian Somerhalder, Christian Bowman and Harold Perrineau.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Tags: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, AdewaleAkinnuoye-agbaje, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, lost
Posted May 24th 2006 4:27PM by TMZ Staff
People vs. Michelle Rodriguez
THE ALLEGATION: Michelle Rodriguez violated her probation for a hit and run and drunk driving incident in LA when she was arrested in December for suspicion of drunk driving in Hawaii. Rodriguez was sentenced to five days in jail for the Hawaii incident and had to return to Los Angeles to face the probation violation charges.
THE CHARGES: Violating probation for hit and run, drunk driving and driving with a suspended license in Los Angeles.
THE STAKES: Rodriguez was sentenced to 60 days in jail, ordered to check into an alcohol rehabilitation program and perform 30 days of community service, including participating in programs run by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Her probation has been extended for three more years to June 2009.
THE STATUS: Rodriguez will be taken into custody on Thursday May 25 at 8:30 am to begin her 60-day sentence.
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People vs. Naomi Campbell
THE ALLEGATION: Naomi Campbell's housekeeper, Ana Scolavino, alleges Campbell threw a cellphone at the back of her head after she accused Scolavino of stealing clothes when she couldn't find a pair of jeans she wanted to wear for an appearance on 'Oprah.' Scolavino claims to have suffered lacerations that required four staples. Campbell has denied any wrongdoing in the incident, claiming Scolavino was attempting to retaliate after being fired.
This is the third time an employee of Campbell's alleges to have been assaulted by the supermodel. In one case, Campbell plead guilty and was ordered to take anger management classes. In the other case, Campbell denied the allegations and no charges were filed.
THE CHARGES: Assault in the 2nd degree.
THE STAKES: Two to seven years in jail.
THE STATUS: Campbell was released on her own recognizance and is due back in court on June 27, 2006.
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People vs. 'Soprano' Lillo Brancato Jr.
THE ALLEGATION: Lillo Brancato Jr., who played an aspiring mobster on the 'Sopranos', and his friend Steven Armento were charged with the murder of off-duty NYC police officer, Daniel Enchautegui. Prosecutors believe Brancato and Armento were in the midst of breaking into a Bronx apartment when Enchautegui confronted the duo in an alley. A shootout ensued and Enchautegui was killed, but not before he shot Brancato twice. Prosecutors believe Armento was the one who actually shot Enchautegui, while Brancato's lawyer claims his client did not know Armento had a gun. Both Brancato and Armento pleaded not guilty.
THE CHARGES: Murder in the 2nd degree, first degree burglary, weapon possession.
THE STAKES: Life without parole.
THE STATUS: Next court date is July 11, 2006.
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People vs. 'Soprano' John Ventimiglia
THE ALLEGATION: 'Sopranos' star John Ventimiglia was pulled over on May 1 near his Brooklyn home after police officers spotted his car weaving into oncoming traffic with no headlights on. Officers claim he was unsteady on his feet, had bloodshot eyes and reeked of alcohol. Police allegedly found a bag with cocaine residue on the actor. Ventimiglia plead not guilty.
THE CHARGES: DUI, criminal possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving, improper headlights and operating outside of the lane.
THE STAKES: Up to one year in jail.
THE STATUS: Next court date is June 12, 2006.
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People vs. Jeff Timmons
THE ALLEGATION: Former 98 Degrees singer Jeff Timmons allegedly violated his probation stemming from a DUI conviction in Riverside County, California when he was arrested for DUI and driving with a suspended license in Florida on April 23. Timmons has plead not guilty.
THE CHARGES: DUI and driving with a suspended license in Florida which could violate probation from a California DUI conviction.
THE STAKES: Up to 15 months in jail for the Florida charges.
THE STATUS: Timmons is due in a Florida court on May 30, 2006. California's Riverside County District Attorney's Office says it will wait until the Florida case is complete before they decide if they are going to move forward with the probation violation charges which could add on another year in jail.
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People vs. Leif Garrett
THE ALLEGATION: Former 70s teen idol Leif Garrett violated his probation when he dropped out of a drug rehabilitation program. Garrett was arrested for subway fare evasion in January and later charged with heroin possession when drugs were found on him. Two months later he was taken back into custody after testing positive for drugs, a violation of his probation.
In March 2005 Garrett plead guilty to attempted possession of cocaine and was placed on probation.
THE CHARGES: Violating probation stemming from separate heroin and cocaine possession charges.
THE STAKES: Garrett was sentenced to 90 days in jail and has to stay clean throughout his three-year probation.
THE STATUS: Currently serving his 90 days.
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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Train Wrecks
Tags: 98 Degrees, 98Degrees, Ana Scolavino, AnaScolavino, Daniel Enchautegui, DanielEnchautegui, drunk driving, DrunkDriving, Jeff Timmons, JeffTimmons, John Ventimiglia, JohnVentimiglia, Leif Garrett, LeifGarrett, Lillo Brancato Jr., LilloBrancatoJr., Michelle Rodriguez, MichelleRodriguez, Naomi Campbell, NaomiCampbell, Steven Armento, StevenArmento
