Shayne Lamas Cops a Plea

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Shayne Lamas dodged a DUI bullet in court today, when she pled no contest to a lesser charge.

We've learned Lamas' case went away when she pled to a "wet reckless" -- it's reckless driving that is alcohol related but not as serious an offense as DUI.

Shayne was sentenced to 3 years probation, ordered to pay a fine of $300 plus penalties, she has to go to the morgue to get a taste of the consequences of DUI, and she must take an alcohol ed program.

Here's the shocking part -- our court spies say there was not a reality TV camera in sight!

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'Apprentice' Reject Busted for DUI

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So much for life in the fast lane ... cops arrested "The Apprentice" reject Heidi Androl this morning at 2:45 AM for DUI after she was clocked driving 35 mph on an empty California Freeway.

Androl -- who Donald Trump booted from the board room in season 6 -- was pulled over on the 105 Freeway after a citizen called law enforcement and reported a driver who was going wayyyy too slow.

Cops located Androl's car on the Freeway and clocked her at 35 mph -- well below the speed limit.

We're told Androl performed "poorly" on several field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest on suspicion of DUI.

You're fired.

Nas on Arrest -- I'm a Victim of 'Profiling'

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Rapper Nas claims he was a victim of "profiling" when he was pulled over for DUI back in September ... even though he told the cops he smoked weed before he got behind the wheel.

Even though he failed several field sobriety tests during the incident in Georgia, the rapper hit up Katsuya this weekend and explained, "You know what it is ... profiling man ... but you, they can't stop a good man from shining man."

As we previously reported, the case was thrown out because drug tests came back negative ... but this time Nas wasn't takin' any chances ... dude hopped in the passenger seat.

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Nas DUI Arrest -- The Woozy Dashcam Footage

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TMZ has obtained police dash cam footage showing rapper Nas failing several DUI field sobriety tests back in September. He was cleared of the charges -- but does he look sober to you?

As we first reported, Nas -- aka Nasir Jones -- was pulled over in Georgia back in September after driving erratically. Cops say he was carrying a sack of weed and sporting a green tongue ... unfortunately, you can't see that part in the video.

But you can see Nas wobble during a balance test and take the wrong number of steps during the "walk the line" test -- yet still, authorities decided it wasn't enough evidence to convict.

What do you think?

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Nas Busted with a Green Tongue

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UPDATE: How's this for a twist. We just got info from the courts -- Nas' DUI case has been administratively dismissed. The reason: Not enough evidence because his drug test "came back negative for drugs, including marijuana." Interesting, especially because Nas admitted to cops he had been smoking weed!

Nas -- aka Nasir Jones -- was driving under the influence of weed when he was busted for DUI, this according to Nas himself.

As we first reported, Nas was arrested for DUI near his Georgia home back in September. TMZ has obtained the police report, which says, "Mr. Jones had a green tongue with raised taste buds and his pulse was raised to 116 beats per minute."

The arresting officer says he observed "eyelid tremors in both eyes and body tremors." Cops say the car smelled of "raw marijuana."

Nas told officers he had been smoking weed at his friend's house before he was busted.

Nas flunked one of the field sobriety tests -- the walking test -- by taking the wrong number of steps

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Nas Busted for DUI

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TMZ has learned rapper Nas was busted for DUI near his home in Georgia.

Nas was busted by Henry County cops on September 10, 2009. Law enforcement tells us he was arrested, booked and charges are pending.

Nas is in court today in Los Angeles for his divorce from Kelis -- both seen outside the courthouse above -- and if custody becomes contentious, the DUI could be a factor.

We're told they were looking pretty chummy though -- and were seen talking and laughing with each other and their lawyers for about 5 minutes.

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David Hasselhoff: 'I'm Healthy!'

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David Hasselhoff did not have a seizure, wasn't admitted to a psychiatric ward and is in good health -- this according to The Hoff himself.

In related news -- David's ex, Pamela Bach, has not denied she was busted for driving drunk over the weekend.

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Pamela Bach Sued in DUI Crash

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Pamela Bach is being sued for her DUI this year -- no, not the one she got over the weekend ... the one before.

Mitchell Paulson claims Bach was driving under the influence when she slammed into his car and injured him.

Bach -- David Hasselhoff's ex -- pled no contest to the DUI -- which occurred in March -- and was placed on probation.

As we first reported Bach was arrested Saturday night for DUI, blowing a .13 and a .14. She will likely go to jail for the repeat offense. A law enforcement source tells TMZ Pamela was "hammered" behind the wheel.

As for the lawsuit ... Paulson is seeking unspecified damages.

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Pamela Bach Busted for DUI

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David Hasselhoff's ex-wife, Pamela Bach, had her own issues with alcohol last night -- we've learned she was arrested for DUI ... and she will probably do jail time.

According to law enforcement sources, Bach took a breathalyzer test and blew a .14 and a .13.

She was taken to Van Nuys where she was booked and released. Bach tells TMZ, "I am remorseful and mortified. I am going through a really difficult time between David being in the hospital and dealing with the divorce." By the way, the divorce was final in 2007.

Bach added that she was trying to comfort her daughters earlier in the evening, then went to dinner where she had a few drinks.

According to official documents, bail was set at $15,000. Bach said she was released on her own recognizance and will attend an AA meeting today.

Bach was busted for DUI in March, 2009, pled no contest and was placed on probation. A second DUI in California gets you mandatory jail time.

UPDATE 5:55 PM ET: We just got off the phone with Pamela. She says she's on the way to an AA meeting right now. She says her girls "love and support her."

The Hoff -- Prelude to 911?

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TMZ has learned an ambulance was called to the home of David Hasselhoff on Friday -- and this video might give us a glimpse as to why.

The Hoff -- who has been battling problems with alcohol for years -- arrived at LAX on Wednesday looking ... well, like he enjoyed the flight. His driver got into it with the freelance photog who took the video -- but The Hoff just kept grinning and saying, "It's all good."

Just two days later, an ambulance was called to his home and someone -- local fire department wouldn't confirm who -- was transported to the hospital. Coincidence?

We reached out to David's people -- never heard back.

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Pamela Bach -- At the Hospital ... to See Hoff?

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David Hasselhoff's ex-wife Pamela Bach was spotted leaving a local hospital yesterday with the two daughters she shares with The Hoff -- even though they all claimed he wasn't there.

While the LA County Fire Department confirms someone was transported from David's home on Friday, they won't confirm who. David's daughter Hayley (not pictured) told paps at the scene, "He's not here ... He's completely fine."

We're still waiting to hear back from Hoff's people.

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Tawny Kitaen Charged with DUI

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TMZ has learned former actress and Whitesnake video vixen Tawny Kitaen has been charged with DUI after her September arrest in Newport Beach, California.

Sources tell us Tawny is believed to have been under the influence of prescription drugs when she was pulled over at 3:00 PM on Sept. 16.

If convicted, she faces up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

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John Kerry's Daughter Off the DUI Hook

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John Kerry's daughter is free and clear this morning... because the L.A. City Attorney has decided not to prosecute her for DUI -- that's what law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

TMZ broke the story Alexandra Forbes Kerry was busted by the LAPD early Thursday morning, but her blood alcohol level was .06 ... under the legal limit of .08.

The City Attorney typically doesn't prosecute cases with a .06 ... so the decision to reject the case is pretty routine.

UPDATE 6:40 PM EST: Senator Kerry has released the following statement: "I'm grateful that this ends a public episode we all wish had been avoided entirely or handled privately.

Despite some speculation, my daughter was pulled over for an expired registration, not for erratic driving. A breathalyzer test at the police station revealed she was under the legal limit.

She was released a short time later, not at 5:30 AM or after being held overnight as some reported.

While she regrets driving with an expired registration, and takes full responsibility for it, that mistake should never have been compounded by erroneous reports suggesting she was driving drunk."

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John Kerry Supports Busted Daughter

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Senator John Kerry is on his daughter's team over her DUI arrest this morning in L.A. But he seems to ignore an important fact -- cops claim she was impaired and that's why they busted her.

The Senator points out that Alexandra blew under California's legal limit of .08. He also says she was not pulled over for drunk driving but rather expired tags.

Kerry's rep says, "Senator Kerry supports his daughter and will have no further comment on a private matter."

But here's the deal. The Senator didn't mention Alexandra flunked the field sobriety test and that's why cops arrested her. Also in California, you don't need a .08 to be driving under the influence. A sip of wine could do the trick if you can't handle it when you get behind the wheel.

But law enforcement sources tell us it's unlikely prosecutors will file charges.

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John Kerry's Daughter -- Busted

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Senator John Kerry's daughter, Alexandra Forbes Kerry, was arrested early this morning on suspicion of DUI ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

It went down in Hollywood at 12:40 AM. Alexandra, a 36-year-old film producer and director, was pulled over for a traffic stop, then arrested and booked at LAPD's Hollywood station. She was released at 5:25 AM.

Cops tell us Alexandra violated a traffic law which got their attention. They then conducted a field sobriety test and it appeared she was under the influence of an intoxicant. She was then placed under arrest. At that point, cops asked her to take a preliminary alcohol screening test in the field, but she refused.

Cops took her to the station and then conducted a formal blood alcohol test which showed a level of .06. Under California law, the legal limit is .08, but a driver can still be prosecuted -- even under a .08 reading -- if the vehicle is being operated unsafely due to alcohol.

The inside word -- the L.A. City Attorney probably won't prosecute Alexandra because generally they won't go after people with under a .08 unless the driving is really crazy.

Johnny Depp -- As Intoxicating As Ever

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By the way Johnny Depp stumbled out of a NYC restaurant last night -- and then had to be carried into his car -- it seems the guy was really into celebrating his Sexiest Man Alive victory.

Heeeeere's Johnny attempting to walk out of a bar with punk icon Patti Smith.

Edward Fortyhands, anyone?

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