24-year-old actress Lindsay Lohan is still suffering a legal hangover from her 2007 Los Angeles DUI conviction. Last Tuesday, the “Freaky Friday” actress entered a live-in drug rehab program — the fifth time she has been admitted to a rehab facility. As this blog reported last week, Lohan will have…
This blog (and practically every other major and minor media outlet) has thoroughly covered Lindsay Lohan’s Los Angeles DUI arrest – and its numerous codas, side stories, and other moving parts. Last week, another bombshell dropped – pursuant to the 24-year-old actress’ failure to pass a court ordered drug test,…
Southern California DUI bloggers who track celebrity and sports star arrests have most recently been captivated by a sad story out of Indianapolis. Blair Kiel, a former QB for the Indianapolis Colts, got caught for driving with a BAC of over 0.17% in Indiana. The 48-year-old ex-NFLer started getting in…
When 31 year old actor Chris Klein got pulled over for driving under the influence in Los Angeles in June – his second DUI within five years – the tabloids quickly compared him to fellow troubled celeb, Lindsay Lohan. Like his 28 year old colleague, Klein got served a jail…
If you get arrested for driving under the influence in Southern California – whether you are a celebrity like Lindsay Lohan or Paris Hilton; or an “ordinary Joe” – you may find it difficult to get over the social stigma and get on with your life. Ideally, you want to…
It’s been nearly two months since the implementation of the AB 91 pilot program, which mandates that first time Los Angeles DUI offenders install interlock ignition devices (IIDs) in their vehicles. So let’s assess whether this program has been helpful, harmful, or neutral. A bit of background on AB 91…
Celebrity blogs and other media that cover Southern California DUI events have been bubbling over about the latest charges against former Wham! singer George Michael. The 47-year-old 80’s pop icon got arrested in London on July 4 after he crashed his Range Rover into a photo shop in London. The…
As this blog reported earlier this year, NFL linebacker Rey Maualuga caused a stir in the sports celebrity Los Angeles DUI community in January when he got pulled over in Kentucky for DUI after he smashed into two parked cars and a parking meter. Maualuga ultimately pled guilty to driving…
Those in the Southern California DUI community who follow celebrity arrests and general misconduct have once again turned attention to the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland has taken quite a PR hit over the past few months – in particular, the city’s former basketball phenom, LeBron James, ditched his Cleveland…
Experts in Southern California DUI law try to pay attention to events that occur on the national radar as well as to local Southland news items. And a recent development in a heartbreaking case out of New York City has once again stoked debate and discussion among the community. Below…