After receiving a Los Angeles County DUI, Ms. Pratt entered a plea to no contest to a misdemeanor exhibition of speed charge. She was sentenced to three years informal probation and would be required to pay a fine in addition to attending a mandatory alcohol program. Young Hollywood has been plagued with drinking and driving charges. From Lindsay Lohan to Shia Labeouf the images seemed ripped from the headlines. Los Angeles DUI charges can be very serious and can cause severe penalties such as mandatory jail sentences and high fines. If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles or the surrounding counties, please do not hesitate to contact the office. We are a team of highly qualified DUI defense attorneys that can assist you with all aspects of your case.

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Alexandra Kerry, was arrested for DUI. The daughter of Senator John Kerry was arrested in Hollywood. Los Angeles Police Department has reported that she had a .06% BAC. Although she initially refused the alcohol test, a formal blood alcohol test was taken. While Kerry was not over the legal limit of .08% BAC she could still be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or with unsafely operating a motor vehicle. It is important to remember that in California being charged with a DUI likely involves violation of Vehicle Code section 23152 (a) and (b). The (b) count is the section that discusses driving with a blood alcohol content of over .08%, while the (a) count merely involves driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. No matter what the circumstances of your California drunk driving case you should always consult a qualified California DUI Lawyer. A dedicated Drunk Driving defense attorney can assist you with obtaining a favorable disposition in your case including a potential reduction to the DUI charge.

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