Mel Gibson To Have DUI Expunged From Police Record
Actor Mel Gibson is hoping to have his defense lawyer remove his drunken driving arrest from his police record, after completing all the terms of his 3 year probation.
The “Braveheart” star’s DUI defense lawyer, Blair Berk will be in court in October in an attempt to expunge Gibson’s 2006 DUI from his record. The actor who had his license suspended for ninety days has completed an 11 month 12 step alcohol program and a course in alcohol abuse.
Gibson was arrested on July 28, 2006 on suspicion of driving while intoxicated or DUI, after being stopped by police for speeding on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The Academy Award winning actor was driving his Lexus LS 430 about 87 mph in a 45 mph zone.
Breathalyzer test showed that Gibson’s blood alcohol level to be at 0.12 which is well above California’s 0.8 legal limit. Police also found an open container of Tequila in his vehicle, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any kind of alcoholic beverage or drug.
If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, blood alcohol concentration, you will be charged with DUI or driving while intoxicated if arrested. You may face a fine and jail time if convicted.
Gibson seeks to clear DUI charge, San Diego 6 The CW, September 29,2009
Mel Gibson wants DUI that led to anti-Semitic rant off his record, Haaretz.com, September 29,2009
Mel Gibson Charged With DUI, The Smioking Gun, August 6, 2006
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