For some Hollywood stars bad publicity is better then no publicity. Former teen idol David Cassidy who played in the popular 70’s sitcom The Partridge Family was arrested in Florida Wednesday night for driving under the influence. The singer/actor was spotted weaving on the freeway in St Lucie FL. He was pulled over but claimed he was not drunk despite the half empty fifth of bourbon found in his Mercedes. Cassidy stated he had a glass of wine and a pain killer several hours before he was arrested. The has been in Hollywood was due to be featured in The Apprentice but could possibly lose the gig because of his DUI. The star whose daughter actress Katie Cassidy was arrested two years ago for DUI was released on bail early Thursday morning.
Famous people are no strangers to trouble. Many stars get nabbed for drunk driving like party girls Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton. Some of the sentences handed down to the famous have been relatively lenient. Over a million people are arrested yearly for DUI. Less than one percent of individuals who have admitted to driving while impaired have be arrested. David Cassidy found himself in the one percent who got caught. He had a blood alcohol level of 0.139 well over the legal limit.
Should you get caught while driving impaired the consequences can be severe. To avoid the harsh repercussions hire a DUI lawyer. Most people charged with a DUI don’t have the luxury of fame to help lower sentencing and the funds to pay stiff fines. A DUI lawyer’s assistance can reduce your sentencing and fines. Drunks like David Cassidy don’t always make wise decisions. If caught driving while impaired think wisely and contact a DUI Lawyer.
