California Celebrity Blogger’s DUI Dish Curtailed After his Own Drunk Driving
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.
Related Web Resources
California DMV: Driving while under the influence
California DMV on what to do if you are pulled over for DUI
If you have been arrested and charged with DUI in San Diego county, then trust your case to an experienced San Diego criminal defense attorney. Attorney Victor A. Orsatti will explain your legal options during a free consultation.
