Nicole Richie Pleads Guilty to DUI
Nicole Richie, 25, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence this morning and was sentenced to serve 96 hours in jail.Richie was credited for six hours of time served for her post arrest jailstint, meaning she’ll actually serve 90 hours, says Jane Robison, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles District Attorney's office.Richie was fined $2,048 and ordered to undertake 21 days of an alcohol education course. She must complete her 90 hours by September 28.The Simple Life star was arrested December 11 after police say she drove the wrong way on a California highway. Robison also says Richie was given three years probation and “was admonishedby the judge that she must stay clean and cannot be arrested for any other offense. If she violates probation in any way, she’ll face more jail, and that will be up to a year.” This was Richie’s second DUI conviction.It has not been determined whether she will serve her sentence in the Los Angeles County or City jail. “W...
Fri, Jul 27, 2007
