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Judges in Lindsay Lohan DUI Trial in Trouble

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The judges who presided over Lindsay Lohan’s DUI trial have landed in hot water with the California Commission on Judicial Performance.

During her trial, Judge Marsha Revel apparently met with an attorney who wanted to become Lohan’s new defense attorney. This was noted in documents that were obtained by the Los Angeles Times.

Additionally, Judge Elden Fox made an error by denying Lohan bail for a minor charge and not hearing her attorney’s arguments.

The California Commission on Judicial Performance issued these two judges advisory letters.

If you have been arrested for a DUI in California, the consequences can be quite severe. You need an attorney to fight your charges. Find a DUI attorney in CA today!

So, What Exactly IS Morgue Duty?

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Even if you are actively trying to avoid the tabloids, I am sure you are well-versed in Lindsay Lohan’s legal troubles this week.

As you know, Lindsay Lohan is required to work in a morgue as punishment for her crimes.

So, you ask, what is morgue duty? If you’re convicted of a DUI, are you going to have to be in a room with dead bodies all day?

Here’s the truth:

Morgue duty is actually a very common form of community service. Many people who have been arrested for a DUI avoid jail by opting for community service, parole, and/or alcohol education courses.  Community service is a preferable form of punishment as it allows you to stay at home and avoid other incredible inconveniences that come with being jail (you know, inconveniences such as being in jail.)

Tasks you are required to perform in morgue duty are mostly janitorial. You will not be working around corpses, but don’t expect not to see a dead body in your periphery. After all, you’re in a morgue.  You’re usually required to wash linens, clean plastic sheets, mop the floors, and clean the bathroom and work areas. So, rest assured, you don’t need to cut anyone open or watch for ghosts and zombies or anything like that.

There is a however… however.

Morgue Duty serves two purposes in terms of the justice system. It is a method of community service and it aims to teach/scare people about what can happen if you make irresponsible decisions. Whereas you won’t be face-to-face with corpses all day, many morgue programs require participants to watch an autopsy. It can definitely be pretty traumatic, but many people believe this helps people change their ways about the choices they make.

So, that’s pretty much morgue duty in a nutshell. It may be an option for you if you wish to avoid jail. Remember, the only way to request jail alternatives is to hire an experienced DUI to fight y our charges. If you have been arrested for a DUI, talk to a DUI lawyer today.

This Week in Moderately Famous DUI Arrests

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Is this the week where people associated with celebrities are getting DUI’s? We’ve already got some major names in the six-degrees of separation realm with handcuffs on their wrists.

First, there’s the former first lady of young Hollywood drunks. Samantha Ronson, Lindsay Lohan’s ex-girlfriend, was arrested for a DUI in California on Monday morning. Way to start the week off right! She was driving to Los Angeles from Las Vegas, making the poor decision that she didn’t drink to excess in the Puritanical city of Las Vegas.

Then, we have Julie Pacino, the daughter of Al Pacino, who did not have a happy weekend.  She got arrested for a DUI in New York City on Saturday. Not one for making public statements, Al Pacino (or a rep for him) declined to comment. The young Pacino was let out of jail on her own recognizance, but I like to think it’s because her dad is a Corleone.

Top Five Coolest Celebs Who Were Treated at the Betty Ford Center

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As some of you may know, former first lady Betty Ford passed away last Friday. Amongst other accomplishments, she started the famous Betty Ford Center, which rehabilitates people with drug and alcohol issues. The Betty Ford Center became the go-to rehab facility for many of our favorite celebs (including Lindsay Lohan), especially following an infamous DUI arrest.

Here’s a list of the coolest celebrities that received treatment from the Betty Ford Center.

Elizabeth Taylor

Drew Barrymore


Ozzy Osbourne

Robert Downey Jr

Jonny Cash

Lindsay Lohan Enjoyed Her House Arrest

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Lindsay Lohan, Substance Abuse, and You

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So, I was going to write a news post about Lindsay Lohan to keep you abreast of her jail/out of jail situation. However, I am sure you already know what’s going on. Heck, my grandma knows what’s going on and she doesn’t even know what a TV is. (Okay, that’s a bit exaggerated but you get what I mean.)

Then, I began feeling bad for Lindsay Lohan. Mean Girls is one of my favorite movies and it is sad to watch a talent destroy herself.

That being said, there are many people who ruin what they have going for them because of substance abuse. Just because a famous addict is in the spotlight, does not mean we should ignore the millions of other people who struggle with addiction. We all have families and friends who care for us and don’t want us to ruin our lives.

For some people, get a DUI can be rock-bottom for them. For other people, it is different. Either way, if you have an ounce of concern about your alcohol intake following a DUI arrest, you are not the only one.

1800DUILaws.com has a list of substance abuse resources if you want to seek help. Additionally, I would recommend reading this pamphlet by Alcoholics Anonymous. AA has helped a countless amount of people and may be a perfect place to start on the road to getting your life back together.

Celebrity DUI Tidbits for August 11th, 2010

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Here are some updates on your favorite celebs and their famous DUIs.

Gerard Lawson, the defensive back for the Cleveland Browns, was arrested Saturday evening for a DUI. Police witnessed him hit a car and continuing to drive. Despite spending Sunday in jail, Lawson still managed to make it to practice on Monday. A true champion…

The judge who ordered Lindsay Lohan to go to jail is stepping down from the case. Judge Marsha Revel resigned on Friday after prosecutors alleged that Revel was discussing the case with outside sources. After all, there was hardly anybody discussing anything involving Lindsay Lohan for the past few months…

As if the drama wasn’t getting any worse in New Jersey! Teresa Guidice, one of the stars of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, is in plenty of legal trouble with her house being foreclosed (according to Danielle – - drama!!) and filing for bankruptcy. It certainly doesn’t help that her husband, Joe Guidice, was arrested for a DUI in March. Mr. Teresa is planning to appeal his DUI sentence to the court, saying his required 30 days of community service was excessive. The Guidices then looked at their 20-carat diamonds, exclusive Versace clothes, and Bentleys and realized they don’t really understand the definition of excessive.

All About Rehab

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Just like any celebrity, Lindsay Lohan was released early from jail and has gone to rehab. Whether you have been following the trials and tribulations of LiLo, going to rehab is a punishment given to a lot of DUI offenders and often is used as a substitution for jail. If you are dealing with a DUI offense, here are some things you should know about rehab:

1.) There are many different types of treatments at rehab centers. Inpatient rehabilitation centers provide services from a licensed hospital, while residential rehabs do not have this type of medical service.

2.) Cost can be a very important issue about finding a rehab. There are some instances where your insurance can cover your treatment, but it is very important to talk to an intake advisor. They can assess your financial and insurance information and help you find a treatment center that best fits what you need.

3.) Many alcohol recovery programs include marital or family therapy sessions. The amount or emphasis on this differs from center to center.

4.) Most alcohol treatment programs include Alcohol Anonymous meetings. Many people use AA meetings combined with other forms of treatment to recover from alcoholism.

For more information on rehab and finding help with your health and legal issues, please click here.

DUI Tidbits for July 22nd, 2010

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I’ve been a little tid-bitted out over the Lindsay Lohan case and frankly I don’t care to know what she is eating for her first official prison lunch. (It was turkey tetrazzini if you do care.) Needless to say, if you search hard enough there are a few more interesting DUI stories amidst the plethora of LiLo stories.

I’m not sure if this is karma, irony, coincidence, or something that just makes you go, “huh”. Either way, a beer truck driver got pulled over for a DUI in Colorado this week. The driver, Dale A. Van Vuren, was transporting over 40,000 pounds of beer when the semi went off the road, hit the median wall, and toppled over.

If you’re interested in voicing your opinion, CBS news wants to know which celebrity took the prettiest mugshot. You can vote here. However, I still believe the prettiest mugshot is this guy, but that’s just me.

It’s an inside joke around the office that there is always an athlete out there getting a DUI. However, our jaws pretty much dropped when we found out that an athlete actually helped to nab a drunk driver. Cleveland Browns lineman Shaun Rogers called the local police on July 15 when he witness a someone swerving on the Interstate 71. Police officials thanked Rogers and hailed him as a local hero.

Happy Lindsay Lohan Goes to Jail Day!

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Celeb DUI Tidbits for July 14, 2010

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We found some more juice in the Mary Richardson Kennedy DUI story. We all heard the rumors that her marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was failing and apparently the couple filed for divorce three days before Mary Richardson Kennedy was arrested. Additionally, documents show police were called for a domestic incident in which the Mrs. was accused of being drunk. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was not present for Mary’s arraignment, in which she pleaded guilty (yeesh) and will undergo an evaluation to see if she does fit the Kennedy stereotype.

Poor little Lindsay Lohan has hit the tabloids again with a leaked song that seems to reflect her recent DUI troubles. I know this is a bit harsh, but a part of me believes she wrote this song while on some mind-altering substance. The lyrics are pretty laughable. Take a listen before it gets taken down.

What We Can Learn from Lindsay

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It was the DUI sentence heard around the world. Whether it qualifies as “news” or not, Lindsay Lohan has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and a subsequent 90 days in rehab for her 2007 DUI arrest. Based on all the tabloid articles that have basically been spoon fed to us, here are some things we can take away from the fallen starlet’s DUI issues.

Do not miss your court dates. Not only is it rude, it will affect the outcome of your case. Irritating a judge is the worst thing you can do, so do not be lazy when it comes to showing up in court.

Understand that DUI laws are harsh. If you violate your probation and do not do what the judge orders you to do, you will face a greater punishment. This goes without saying, but surprisingly, a large number of people in this country seem to think that not complying with court orders is okay.

Do not be a childstar. I have a feeling that legal trouble is an epidemic for grownup childstars. However, this is just a theory…

Now, can we please put Lindsay behind us and move on with our lives? Just kidding. The truth is I cannot wait to see what she is wearing as she walks into jail.

Oh the Lindsanity!

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Today's Notable DUI Stories

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Lindsay Lohan Finally Goes to Court. You can breathe a sigh of relief now.

After participating in a court ordered treatment program, Rip Torn has been cleared of his Connecticut DUI charges. However, he’s also charged with breaking into a bank while intoxicated. Hasn’t he ever heard of the phrase, “Thieves don’t let thieves rob drunk”?

What’s the best way to keep teens from drinking and driving? Finding out Monday morning that their principal got a DUI.