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New mommy Nicole Ritchie has apparently cleaned up her act. A judge determined this week that the former Simple Life has done a complete turn-around and is “in compliance” with the terms of her probation stemming from her 2006 DUI bust, reports E! News.
Richie, who was caught driving the wrong way on an L.A. freeway after taking Vicodin and smoking pot in 2006 has become a mother (daughter Harlow Winter Kate Madden was born January 11, 2008), started the Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation, and continues to comply with her probation restrictions.
Ritchie was placed on three years' probation in July 2007, served just 82 minutes of a four-day jail sentence last summer while pregnant, and even though only required to clock in for three weeks, Ritchie signed up for an entire 18-month alcohol education program.
A follow-up hearing has been set for February 20, 2009. However, like last week’s hearing, Richie, who instead attended a few shows at New York’s fashion week, will not be required to appear.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

In California, it is unlawful for any person under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to drive.

If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with driving under the influence or href="http://www.sandiegolawcenter.com/lawyer-attorney-1239594.html">DUI if apprehended. You could face a fine and jail time if convicted.

Nicole Ritchie Progressing Nicely, E! Online, September 10, 2008.

Nicole Richie's DUI regret, China Daily, June 30, 2008.

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Hooman Karamian, also known as “Nik Ritchie” on TheDirty.com, a popular celebrity blogger website based in California was arrested for driving under the influence in January 2008.

It is ironic because Ritchie has a wall of shame on which he posts mug shots of celebrities who are busted for DUI and other nefarious acts. The Smoking Gun has released the police report from the night of Karamian’s arrest.

During processing after his arrest, Karamian said that the cop “did not know the things he did for the community, and that a DUI would not be a good thing for him,” the report reads.

Tests showed his blood alcohol count was .165, more than twice Arizona and California’s .08 limit. Karamian pled guilty to a misdemeanor drunk driving charge at the Scottsdale City Court.

His occupation listed as “website writer,” Karamian/Ritchie was the famous celebrity blogger who found pictures of Matt Leinart holding a beer bong for a co-ed. The rest of the story: Kurt Warner is the new starting quarterback for the Cardinals. Not that we blame Ritchie for that, but thanks to the Smoking Gun for exposing this celebrity blogger.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

In California, it is unlawful for any person under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to drive.

If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with driving under the influence or href="http://www.sandiegolawcenter.com/lawyer-attorney-1239594.html">DUI if apprehended. You could face a fine and jail time if convicted.

Nik Ritchie of The Dirty Arrested for DUI Celebrity Café, September 4, 2008.

The Dirt On The Dirty, The Smoking Gun, September 4, 2008.

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Hours after helping the Oakland Raiders win against the Kansas City Chiefs, Raiders defensive tackle Tommy Kelley was arrested in Oakland for drunk driving.

Tommy Kelly was pulled over on Sunday night on suspicion of driving under the influence and was then charged with a DUI. A 300-pound defensive player, Kelly was signed to the Raiders last year just before he was to become a free agent. His contract, the largest ever given to a defensive lineman, is a seven-year $50.5 million contract, which includes $18.125 in guarantees and $25.125 million in the first three years.

AOL's celebrity website TMZ.Com confirmed the arrest and reported that Kelly posted bail and was released from police custody. The Oakland Raiders representative had no comment.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

In California, it is unlawful for any person under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to drive.

If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with driving under the influence or href="http://www.sandiegolawcenter.com/lawyer-attorney-1239594.html">DUI if apprehended. You could face a fine and jail time if convicted.

Tommy Kelly DUI Bust: Oakland Raiders Star Arrested, National Ledger.com, September 16, 2008

Oakland Raiders Star Busted for DUI, TMZ.com, September 16, 2008

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E! Online almost gleefully reports the ongoing saga of LOST star Daniel Dae Kim, who pled "no contest" to DUI charges last Friday. The popular television show's creators have no qualms about throwing stars off the show as a result of their DUI arrests. Kim is the fourth in a line of LOST stars whose characters were almost immediately eliminated from the show because of their careless driving habits (three other cast members were charged with DUI) while in Hawaii during LOST filming, reports TMZ.com.

Kim was driving erratically in late October 2007 when an officer pulled him over and administered a blood test. According to court documents, Kim’s blood alcohol level was shown to be .0168, which is more than twice the legal limit in Hawaii and California.

Kim’s license has been suspended for six months and he was ordered to perform 72 hours of community service, pay a $500 fine, and $212 in court fees.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

In California, it is unlawful for any person under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to drive.

If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with driving under the influence or href="http://www.sandiegolawcenter.com/lawyer-attorney-1239594.html">DUI if apprehended. You could face a fine and jail time if convicted.

Daniel Dae Kim Cops to DUI, Loses License, E! Online, September 12, 2008

Lost: One Driver's License!, TMZ.com, September 13, 2008

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Marcel Vigneron, the reality television show Top Chef’s second-season runner-up and that season’s resident “bad boy” was arrested in late August early on a Sunday morning after attending a benefit gala in Laguna Beach, California, when police suspected him of drunk driving, reported RealityTVWorld.com.

Vigneron was initially stopped for speeding, but then an officer administered a blood test. The reality television show star registered higher than the state’s legal blood alcohol level, was arrested, and given a bail set at $2,500.

Vigneron posted bail and was able to then give a cooking demonstration at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, California, on Sunday. Vigneron is still able to drive despite his DUI charge and must report his arrest to the authorities in his hometown of Las Vegas.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

In California, it is unlawful for any person under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to drive.

If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with driving under the influence or href="http://www.sandiegolawcenter.com/lawyer-attorney-1239594.html">DUI if apprehended. You could face a fine and jail time if convicted.

Ex-'Top Chef' runner-up Marcel Vigneron arrested, charged with DUI RealityTVWorld.com, August 28, 2008

Ex-Top Chef Bad Boy Dinged with DUI E! Online, August, 28, 2008

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Television star Scott Michael Foster of Greek pled not guilty last week to DUI charges from his bust earlier this summer in southern California.
Foster was arrested in the early hours of July 21 after he failed a field sobriety test issued during a routine traffic stop. He was charged with drunk driving because his blood alcohol level was 0.08 percent or above. California's legal limit is 0.08.

After several hours, he was released on $5,000 bail and then returned directly to the set of his television show. Yahoo! News reports he apologized to his fellow cast and crew upon his return to the set. A pretrial hearing will be held on September 22.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

In California, it is unlawful for any person under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to drive.

If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with driving under the influence or href="http://www.sandiegolawcenter.com/lawyer-attorney-1239594.html">DUI if apprehended. You could face a fine and jail time if convicted.

DUI Plea All Greek to TV Star, E! Online, September 5, 2008

DUI Plea All Greek to TV Star, Yahoo! News, September 5, 2008

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