Burbank, CA- One of the former Bassists for 80s metal bans Dio was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Burbank last night.
Jimmy Bain’s arrest came after he caused a minor traffic accident. Bain was attempting to take a left turn out of a shopping center on Vanowen Street around 9 p.m. when he pulled out in front of another vehicle, causing a minor collision, according to Burbank Police Sgt. Darin Raybur.
After the accident, Bain submitted to field sobriety tests, which Raybur said he “failed to satisfactorily pass it.”
Field sobriety tests allow police to determine if a person is intoxicated, but in some cases the results of these tests can be inaccurate. A balance and agility test can easily be failed if a person has a physical condition or other impairment.
Officers also found prescription drugs in his possession, but he didn’t have a legal prescription.
Bain who is a founding member of the Dio was arrested for felony drug possession, suspicion of DUI. Police discovered he had a warrant for a previous drug warrant.
Bain was released after he posted $60,000 bail.
After a DUI some people have this notion that they can handle the charge on their own, either they want to save the money or don’t understand how important a strong defense is. The skills of a DUI lawyer can in many situations stop a conviction, or effectively plea for a lesser charge so the resulting penalties are not too stiff.
