Nicole Richie Rung Up on DUI Charge
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Friday, 16 February 2007 |
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Nicole Richie's reputed wrong-way drive has landed her right on the court docket.
The "Simple Life" star was charged Friday with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of "an alcoholic beverage and a drug," the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office announced.
The D.A.'s office did not specify what drug or drink Richie allegedly had running through her system when she was found behind the wheel of her black 2005 Mercedes SUV on an L.A.-area freeway on Dec. 11.
Richie herself told officers she'd taken the prescription painkiller Vicodin and smoked marijuana prior to hitting the road, the California Highway Patrol said at the time of the arrest. There was no word that she'd mentioned alcohol.
An arraignment on the charge is scheduled for Feb. 21. Richie won't be required to enter a plea in person.
If convicted, Richie, who has a prior DUI conviction, could face anywhere frm 90 days to one year in county jail, plus a fine of up to $1,000. |
