Nicole Richie Will Fight DUI Charge

91. If Paris had to due the time than MoST Defenitly Nicole should be doing the time. Nicole is not even as rich as Paris. When was the last time anyone heard from her dad? If it wasn't for Nicole no one would of known of her dad. Nicole gave her family a bad name though.
Even if she is PG she can still have the baby in jail. Alot of women have done it before just sucks it's going to have to be in the pokey.

Really how is Nicole RICH???? She looks like she's a street walking on PCP.

Posted at 5:16PM on Jun 19th 2007 by Dee

92. It costs $$ to keep and put these rich brats in jail, celebrity justice should exist say 500,000.00 and up in fines, going up each offense as well as house arrest. Why should any one pay for their time. The $ could be used in many different ways. Their sentences make them daily news and they profit from the publicity.

Posted at 9:35PM on Jun 20th 2007 by DMH

93. #2 You are so right. HERE WE GO AGAIN! Why should the tax payers have to go through this again? SHE WAS DRIVING THE WRONG WAY ON A FREEWAY! In addition, she has a prior DUI. What more do you need? I guess two dead children, one decapitated and a dead mother is what is needed.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA? How many more people will have to die before the lawmakers decide that one DUI is is too many and make the punishment fit the crime. When one of their loved ones is killed we will see a change.

Also, SHAME ON YOU DEFENSE ATTORNIES WHO KNOWINGLY DEFEND AND TRY TO CIRCUMVENT THE LAW FOR YOUR RICH, REPEAT AND GUILTY CLIENTS.

Remember, what goes around comes around. You reap what you sow.

Posted at 6:02PM on Jun 19th 2007 by ann

94. [[[[[[[As to what constitutes being "under the influence" or "impaired" for purposes of DUI drugs or DWI drugs, the definition used in California is a typical example: a drug must be capable of affecting the nervous system, brain, or muscles of a person as to impair, to an appreciable degree, his ability to drive a vehicle in the manner that any ordinarily prudent and cautious man, in full possession of his faculties, using reasonable care, would drive a similar vehicle under like conditions.]]]]]]]

Posted at 5:39PM on Jun 19th 2007 by stan

95. How can you beat a DUI charge when you're obviouslly under the influence?

Posted at 5:40PM on Jun 19th 2007 by steffy

96. Will somebody punch this bitch in the stomach so she can loose her baby? We don't need another drunk whore snorting coke in this world!

Posted at 5:41PM on Jun 19th 2007 by So What

97. Zep is correct. Innocent until proven guilty. There are different facts per each case. A lot of factors like, was the vicodin prescribed? Was the pot prescribed? (talking about california here where pot can be prescribed for even things like depression).

However, regardless of whether it was prescribed there will be factors for a jury to consider like.... What is her responsibility not to operate a vehicle while even taking prescription drugs that impair her ability to drive? Was there also alcohol in her system? Regardless if it was over the legal limit or not when you mix drugs that should not be taken with alcohol you have a whole different offense that could be added?

Yes she has been convicted of DUI before. Which is probably why her attorneys are taking this one to trial. and they should. It's their job to do what's in the best interest of their client. If they get a deal that they know is better than what she will get if convicted AND they know they don't have a strong defense they will advise her to take it. Like they would anyone else.

Remember, (use Paris as an example)... Even the best and most expensive attorney's can NOT change bad facts. Paris had bad facts. Her case is different than Nicoles. She was not sent to jail because she drove under the influence. She was was sentenced for that offense and it included probation. She was sent to jail NOT because the judge was out of order or anyone had anything against her but because she arrogantly broke the terms of her probation multiple times.

No matter what amount of time Nicole gets if convicted or there is a plea bargain, if it included probation (which is likely) and she violates probation she will do the rest of the time in a cell. So if she is lucky enough to get probation, she needs to make new friends, clean her act up and put down the drugs. Especially if she is pregnant. Drug addicted parents may still love their kids but there is a lot of risk they but those kids in. And the emotional damage of dealing with someone you love, much less are dependent on (if your a child) who is on drugs lasts a lifetime.

Now I doubt she has a prescription for the pot. And regardless she will probably reach a plea bargain because she has other drug offenses. While those can not be brought up to determine guilt or innocence they do play into sentencing. And she would be a fool to take that chance.

5 days.. that is the least jail time she could do by law. A year is the max. No one even knows what she will be sentenced to. It depends on the facts of the case, whether a deal is reached, what type of conditions will be involved and frankly whether or not she had a prescription for one or more of the drugs in her system.

I don't care if she does drugs or not. It's sad but it's her body. I do care if she gets into her vehicle and drives while under the influence of them tho. She could probably still pull off a deal that includes 5 days, rehab, random drug testing, probation and community service. Thats fine and if she does all that's required of her she will do no more jail time but keep in mind Paris did jail time because she refused to do what was required of her. I guess no probation dept was gonna tell her what to do. After all they aren't her nanny.

Posted at 5:41PM on Jun 19th 2007 by GailB

98. Put the drunk in jail. They (Paris, Lindsay, Nichole, Brittney) think that anything go just because they are "bad Tinseltown girls". Enough is enough. Not until they kill somebody like the guy from "'Prison Break' they will not stop. Stop all of them now while there is time. Make an example that that kind of behavior will not be tolerated from anybody, including celebrities. Nicole should serve her time in jail and so is Lindsay for her last car crash. No more throwing the towel. Now I want to see what the Rev. Shapner is going to say in this case since Nicole is black or related to Lionel Ritchie that is black. Come on Rev. what goes in this case. Speak up Rev.

Posted at 6:14PM on Jun 19th 2007 by Oscar

99. Re: 36. Her case is completely different than Paris' case and normally someone wouldnt spend that much time in jail its too over crowded.
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You're wrong. Unlike Paris, Nicole has prior convictions. Secondly, the Sheriff can only let you out for overcrowding or reassign you if the original sentence is less than 90 days. Paris's original sentence was 45 days.

If the judge gives Nicole more than 90 days, she will serve the full time.

Posted at 6:16PM on Jun 19th 2007 by Karen

100. I think Parisite hanging with nicole retchie was classic case of beauty having unattractive pals to make 'em look even more purty, ROFL!!! Retchie so homely, ya could mash her face in dough and make some fugly cookies. Don't forget a touch of green food color to mimic her skin just right. I hope this 'tard goes to the slammer, & some bad ass bitches make her eat slime off the floor.

Posted at 6:53PM on Jun 19th 2007 by DownWithDrunkards

101. Poor Nicole - she looks like a spider money and has zero talent. Why TMZ continues to gab about her I'll never know. Zero looks - zero class - zero talent. She's just a big zero. If TMZ doesn't stop with the white trash; i.e, Paris, Nicole, Lindsey, Samantha Ronson, Britney, Gummy, Brandon D. and son of Rod Stewart, I swear I'm going to stop following your site. Put some class on your site for a change because these whacked out girls/guys offer nothing, set a horrible example, and have gotten old a LONG time ago.

Posted at 7:13PM on Jun 19th 2007 by Suzi

102. Not only does Nicole has a previous DUI she also has a heroin bust under her belt. She's doing time. How much depends on if she had a prescription for the Vicodin. I suspect she'll get some court-ordered rehab too.

Posted at 7:13PM on Jun 19th 2007 by tie her down before she floats away

103. I wish people will stop hatin on lindsay and nicole they both are gorgeous! Everyone makes a mistake!!!!

Posted at 7:32PM on Jun 19th 2007 by paris hilton is ugly as helllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

104. Poster 107: I was going to say you're wearing beer glasses, but if u think Retchie is gorgeous, u must have on hard liqueur goggles, LOL!

Posted at 7:52PM on Jun 19th 2007 by DownWithDrunkards

105. hey...maybe these two witches can share a cell...
Nicole...you are DEFINITLY going to JAIL...and i can't see how Lindsay can get out of jail time either......unless it is community service....like 12000 hours of diggin ditches in Barstow...or better yet...being a bus person or waiter, cleaning up the dirty plates and glasses at her old hangouts...THAT WOULD BE THE ULTIMATE.
LOHAN'S GOING DOWN IN THE SLAMMER FUR SURE!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:32PM on Jun 19th 2007 by lohan and ritchie