Top Chef's Second Season Bad Boy Busted on DUI in Laguna Beach, California
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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