Heather Locklear Arrested In Montecito For DUI
Heather Locklear, the actress and former star of television shows such as “Melrose Place” and “Spin City,” was recently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of controlled substances, the Los Angeles Times reported in a recent article.
California Highway Patrol spokesman Tom Marshall said CHP had taken Locklear into custody after responding to a 911 report of a woman driving erratically the afternoon of September, 28, 2008 in a Montecito parking lot. Officials reportedly discovered Locklear’s car parked on State Route 192 and found she was disoriented and “under the influence of something.” She was booked on charges of driving while impaired and being under the influence of a controlled substance. While Locklear tested negative for alcohol at the CHP’s Santa Barbara-area office, the results of the drug test are pending.
This case was widely publicized in the media because it involved a famous actress. But driving under the influence is one of the most common offenses in California and the rest of the United States. A DUI conviction can have serious effects on an individual’s life and career. As opposed to celebrities who move on with their lives, a normal person suffers grave consequences including loss of driver’s license, severe fines and penalties and possible jail time.
If you have been accused of driving under the influence, you need an experienced Southern California DUI defense attorney who will aggressively fight for your rights. If you have been arrested on suspicion of DUI, please call us for a free consultation.
