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It’s been reported that Singer Songwriter Eric Carmen was arrested for DUI / DWI last night in Ohio. In an official statement from Ohio Law enforecement which included details of the accident, the spokesperson stated that Carmen crashed his vehicle into a fire hydrant. There was no report of injuries. Carmen is known as the man that brought you ’80s hits “Hungry Eyes” and “All By Myself.”

Carmen was found next to a half-empty bottle of vodka.. The singer, who was the leader of the pop group The Raspberries handed the arresting police officers his credit card instead of a drivers license and then came up about three times the legal limit in the Buckeye State. The legal limit in OhIo is .08 BAC DWI / DUI which is the same as that in New York.

Carmen could be facing some serious consequences of this arrest as it is his second for DUI / DWI. It further appears Carmen is in need of counseling as this the amount of alcohol in his system was very near the level of alcohol poisoning and appears to be consistent with a binge drinking problem. If this situation happens to you in the New York area a New York Criminal Lawyer would be invaluable to you. This type of case especally with a prior for the same criminal charge and with a reading that high could likely end you up in jail. Not having a Lawyer could make matters worse but having the right lawyer may keep you out of jail.

Khloe Kardashian’s could wind up in jail.

The reality show performer and daughter of the late Robert Kardashian admitted during a July 3 court hearing that she violated her probation stemming from a drunken driving arrest(dui/dwi), according to the records of the court.

Khloe Kardashian could be spending 30 days in the klink. The younger sister of Kim and co-star of ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians,’ will be carted off to jail after admitting that she violated her drunk driving parole.

One time Velvet Revolver member Scott Weiland entered jail in California. He will serve eight days for a second DUI/DWI conviction. A report from the sheriff’s office said that Weiland showed up on time to begin his sentence on Monday.

The wayward singer has been sentenced to a jail term and ordered to pay thousands in fines for his various DUIs. He has been attending a class on alcohol rehabilitation and education. He also pleaded no contest to a previous DUI charge on April 28.

Weiland, 40, has had any number of collisions with the authorities over the years: He was convicted of DUI after a 2003 apprehended in LA arrested on domestic-violence charges in 2001, and arrested for illegal use and possession of drugs in the 1990s.

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STK restaurant was the scene of a hit and run incident. A woman who was identified as Heather Auger allegedly hit someone and has been charged with felony.

The L.A. County D.A. arrested her and she was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, DUI, in Nassau County that would be DWI, incurring harm dand driving with a high amount, over the limit, blood-alcohol level. All of these charges are considered felonies.

Lucy Crawford who is a make-up artist has worked with many big stars in the entertainment field. She is the one who is injured in the incident and is still in bad condition.

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Denver Nuggets Carmelo Anthony was pulled over by police on Monday morning on suspicion of DUI , hours after he played one of his least memorable games of the current season. Law enforcement authorities said the former Univ. of Syracuse forward was stopped and apprehended on Interstate 25. He was pulled over for dangerous and erratic driving Detective Sharon Hahn said. Anthony was not accompanied by anyone else and failed a series of sobriety tests. Anthony was given a ticket and sent home since Police in Denver do not incarcerate drivers who are suspects in these kinds of cases. There was no way of knowing how Anthony got to his apartment.

When Anthony goes to court he will certainly retain a lawyer. If you find yourself in this circumstance and must face a criminal hearing, you would be wise to hire a Queens Criminal Lawyer. Without a lawyer at your side fighting for you rights, you stand a good chance of conviction and maybe severe penalties.

“Carmelo apologizes to his fans, the Denver community, his teammates and the Nuggets organization for the distraction this is causing them,” Recht said.

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Richie Sambora struck a deal with prosecutors Tuesday just hours after they filed drunken driving charges against him, pleading no contest to one misdemeanor count of driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit.

A spokesperson for the district said that another charge of DUI would be dropped.

Sambora is now serving a probation term of three years in which he has to keep himself drug and alcohol free while driving any vehicle. Sambora is the lead guitarist for the rock star Bon Jovi.

West Hollywood cops spotted a car which was being driven erratically and when they pulled the car over they discovered Mischa Barton was the driver. The Sheriff’s Office said that she was stopped early in the morning and was found to be driving under the influence and operating a vehicle without a valid license.

Barton formerly starred in “O.C.” It is not known where she was drinking but there’s no doubt the cops caught her while driving drunk. She now faces the consequences and regrets her foolish behavior.

If you or some member of your family is arrested, a Queens Criminal Lawyer – can be of immeasurable help to you. You will need a professional who knows the law and knows what the defendant’s rights are. A Lawyer’s help can make all the difference when it comes to what the consequences will be.

Actor Mickey Rourke, is best known for his role in “Nine 1/2 Weeks” (1986), the controversial, sexually-themed hit that helped him gain “sex symbol” status and as Stanley White in “The Year of The Dragon” (1985). His co-star was actress Kim Basinger, also in the news because her Family Law/Custody Issues with ex-husband, Long Island born Alec Baldwin.

Recently Rourke has riding a Vespa in Florida and was stopped and charged for possible DUI.

The Breathalyzer machine that Miami Beach police used was having a bad day, malfunctioning as it showed blood alcohol reading of .081, just over the legal limit, but when a second test was given later, blood alcohol level showed .074.

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