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Lead Singer for ‘Warrant’ Charged with California DUI in LA

belablack — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:56:27 +0000

Jani Lane lead singer for the glam-rock band ‘Warrant’, was arrested for driving under the influence in the Los Angeles area. Lane reportedly struck a parked car in the San Fernando valley around 9:30 pm Wednesday. Officers form the Los Angeles Police Department suspected intoxication after Lane failed a field sobriety test and booked him at the Van Nuys Division station for misdemeanor CA DUI. His bail was set at $30,000.

Lane, 45, lead the glam-metal band during the late 80′s and into the 90′s, creating hits like ‘Heaven’ and ‘Cherry Pie’. He left Warrant in 2002 to start a solo career. Shortly after releasing an album, he entered a rehab program due to exhaustion from alcohol and drug use. He later rejoined Warrant only to again leave the group and be replaced as lead singer.

Source: DUI.com

Actress Lori Petty Arrested for DUI in California

belablack — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:14:53 +0000

Allegedly hits skate bboarder with car in Venice.

Lori Petty was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Southern California Saturday night. The 45-year old actress reportedly hit a skate boarder with her car around 9:30 pm. The victim was treated for minor injuries.

Petty was booked at Van Nuys jail on charges of felony California DUI. She was released on $100,000 bond just before 7:00 am.

Petty has made recent guest appearances on ‘Prison Break’ and ‘House’. She is most known for her movie roles in the 90′s, including ‘Point Break’, ‘Tank Girl’ and ‘A League of Their Own’.

Chris Rock’s brother arrested last February for drunk driving in LA.

belablack — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:08:31 +0000

Tony Rocks Pleads Guilty to California DUI

On May 30, 2009 comedian Tony Rock entered a guilty plea to charges of driving under the influence in Los Angeles. The younger brother of Chris Rock was stopped for speeding last February and reportedly failed field sobriety tests.

Rock was fined $1000 and sentenced to 36 months of probation. He must also enroll in an alcohol education program.

Source: DUI.com

Andre 3000 Busted fo Speedin

belablack — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:26:41 +0000

It isn’t a Polaroid but he might be shakin. Andre 3000 of OutKast, was arrested on March 28 and charged with driving his Porsche 109 mph in a 65 mph zone near Atlanta, GA. He told police he was going fast because he had missed his exit. The ‘Hey Ya’ mastermind is free on $1,200 bond pending a court date April 29.

Judge determines that the actress was attending required DUI classes.

belablack — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:08:36 +0000

The recent warrant for the arrest of Lindsay Lohan was issued on the supposition that the actress had violated terms of her probation stemming from a 2007 California DUI arrest. Lohan is required to attend a substance abuse program and there were reported incidents of absence. Lohan’s lawyer provided documentation that the ‘Mean Girls’ star had actually switched the location of the required treatment classes, and the judge rescinded the $50,000 warrant.

Lohan is currently attending the ‘Right On’ program that conducts state licensed education classes for those convicted of driving under the influence in California.

Source: DUI.com