Not Guilty Plea for Alleged DUI Arrest for Artist Thomas Kinkaid in Northern California
After artist Thomas Kinkade was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated he pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge.
William Thomas Kinkade, 52, who is well-known for his “paintings of light”, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after being pulled over during a routine traffic stop and failing a field sobriety test that was administered by California Highway Patrol Officer Robert Lehman. The alleged DUI incident occurred on June 11, outside Carmel, Ca.
Kinkaid was booked into jail and released on bail the following day, according to CHP Officer Lehman. In the Monterey Superior Court his DUI defense attorney pleaded him not guilty and asked the judge to postpone a pretrial hearing until July 29
Kinkade, the alleged DUI driver who was not present in court had no comment on the advice of his DUI defense lawyer. If you are arrested in the San Diego area for DUI it may be in your best interest to obtain legal advice from a San Diego DUI lawyer.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.
If you have a 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.
Placerville native Thomas Kinkade pleads not guilty to DUI charge, June 22, 2010
Calif artist Thomas Kinkade, known for paintings of tranquil scenes, arrested for alleged DUI, June 14, 2010
Web Releated Resources
California DMV on California laws regarding driving while under the influence
If you are charged with DUI in San Diego a San Diego DUI attorney at the San Diego Law Center will review you case during a free consultation.
