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Sam Shepard Guilty of Very Drunken Driving

Posted Feb 11th 2009 6:28PM by TMZ Staff

It's hard to dispute a .175 blood alcohol level -- which is why actor Sam Shepard just pled guilty to DUI and speeding.

Shepard -- who starred in "The Notebook" and "Swordfish" -- told an Illinois judge during today's 20-minute hearing, "I never intend to drive under the influence again... it's not worth it." Sam was busted last month for driving 46 MPH in a residential zone while sauced.

He was fined $600 plus court costs, placed on 24 months court supervision, has to complete an alcohol treatment course and 100 hours of community service, according to the pantagraph.com.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice

Tags: community service, CommunityService, DUI, sam shepard, SamShepard, speeding

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Sam Shepard Arrested -- Blows It Big Time

Posted Jan 3rd 2009 10:00AM by TMZ Staff

Sam Shepard got popped early this morning for an alleged DUI and speeding.

Shepard was doing a reported 46 MPH in a residential zone in -- get this, Normal, IL. The actor responded to the cops request to pull over by parking his Tahoe on the curb. According to the Pantagraph.com, the 65 year-old blew an impressive 0.175 which is roughly twice the legal limit.

Shepard was arrested at the scene and taken to McLean County jail. He posted bond and is currently pending a court appearance.