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A “Hero” Gets Busted for DUI

Adrian Pasdar AKA Nathan Petrelli from the hit TV series Heroes has been formally charged with a misdemeanor DUI (driving under the influence) after he was arrested last January 27, 2010 on a West Los Angeles freeway.

Pasdar was reportedly pulled over by the California Highway Patrol when officers caught him driving his Ford F-150 truck at a speed of 94 mph and straddling two lanes on Interstate 405.

He was taken to county jail on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and his bail was set at $15,000.

The 44-year old actor, who is also married to a famous country musician Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Hollywood celebrities, for all the fame and money, are notorious for getting caught driving under the influence – which is ironic since they could very well afford a driver, if not a cab ride home after a night of drinking.

Unfortunately, California has some of the strictest drunk driving laws where offenders do not only potentially face criminal charges but also, in case of injury or damage inflicted by the drunk driver, also carry civil liability.

Here is a rundown of important DUI laws every California driver should know about:

  • California Motor Vehicle Code Section 23152 – A person under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug or both may not operate a motor vehicle – it is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.
  • California Motor Vehicle Code Section 15210 - It is illegal for any person who has 0.04 percent BAC to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
  • Administrative Per Se (APS) Law - This is also known as the “on-the-spot” license suspension law. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to suspend or revoke the driving privilege of persons who are arrested for driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more, or who refuse a chemical test upon arrest.
  • Zero Tolerance Law - It is against the law to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .01% or higher if the driver is are under 21 years of age.

Penalties imposed for DUI offenses may vary, depending on the driver’s age as well as whether or not the DUI is a repeat DUI offender. However, in all cases, should the drunk driver cause death or injury to an innocent motorist or pedestrian, he will be liable for damages under a personal injury lawsuit.

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