Actor Vince Vaughn was arrested over the weekend and charged with driving under the influence, according to police reports.
The Wedding Crashers star was reportedly stopped at a DUI checkpoint outside of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach at 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Officers working the zero tolerance checkpoint noted signs of intoxication in Vaughn, and police later made the decision to place him under arrest for driving under the influence. He was also charged with resisting, delaying or obstructing officers.
Sgt. Time Zins, a spokesperson for the Manhattan Beach Police Department, noted that Vaughn was not “fighting with officers, but more of delaying the investigation.”
“There was no officer use of force or anything like that,” Zins said.
Vaughn was taken to Manhattan Beach Jail, but was released shortly thereafter. Neither Vaughn nor his representatives responded to requests for comments about the incident.
DUI Penalties
According to California’s DUI laws, if Vaughn is found guilty, he can expect some or all of the following potential penalties:
- Driver’s license suspension for at least four months.
- Up to six months in jail.
- Fines up to $1,000.
- $125 license reinstatement fee.
- Installation of an ignition interlock device.
- Completion of an alcohol awareness class.
- Increased insurance rates after being classified as an SR-22 driver.
Vaughn was caught after driving into a DUI checkpoint on Saturday night. As we mentioned in a previous blog, Minnesota is one of a few states that see these checkpoints as a violation of our fourth amendment rights. That being said, because Minnesota is in the minority, you need to be very aware of the local laws if you’re traveling for work or vacation. 37 states and the District of Columbia allow DUI checkpoints to take place, and even if you believe you are under the limit, these zero tolerance checkpoints aren’t going to give you the benefit of the doubt.
Remember, if you or a friend have been arrested for DUI, either in Minnesota or while traveling out of state, it is in your best interest to fight the charges or to at least try and negotiate a plea deal. Avery will work hard to make the best out of the situation, and you can set up a free consultation with Avery or someone at his firm by clicking here or dialing (952) 224-2277.
