Rodney King Arrested for Drunk Driving

Rodney King is free on bail after being arrested in Moreno Valley for driving under the influence. He was the subject of the now infamous videotaped beating by Los Angeles police officers in March 1991 that resulted in four officers being tried in a Simi Valley court for criminal charges. Their acquittal led directly to the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Since the trail, King has had a many contacts with police across Southern California on a variety of criminal charges, including domestic violence. Riverside County police said a sheriff's deputy stopped King on a traffic stop after he was observed committing numerous vehicle violations. When deputies came into conatct with him, he appeared to be under the influence and was arrested for drunk driving. He was transported to jail and was released later on $2,500 bail. King made a recent appearance on VH1’s "Celebrity Rehab," trying to tackle his battle with alcoholism.

As soon as you have been arrested for DUI anywhere in the Los Angeles area, you should contact an experienced DUI attorney for legal advice. Driving under the influence criminal charges can be serious and effect for life for many years. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you will need to know information about what will happen to your car, your driver's license, your driving privileges and your record. You only have 10 days to contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to schedule a hearing, or your license will be automatically suspended.

The drunk driving legal team at Cron, Israels and Stark are committed to providing aggressive DUI defense to clients throughout Los Angeles who have been charged with drunk driving. DUI lawyers Steve Cron and Philip Israels have successfully defended countless clients who have found themsleves facing driving under the influence charges. They specialize in DUI defense cases. Give us a call for a free consultation to discuss your drunk driving charges.