Justin Bieber is a famous singer and teenage heartthrob, but recently he has been in the news for more than album releases and concert dates. He was arrested in late January in Miami on suspicion of a DUI. The singer star was allegedly taken into custody for a DUI and police say that they suspect that the DUI was a "combination of alcohol and narcotics."
According to the New York Daily News, the teen was driving with an invalid license at the time of arrest. As well, he resisted arrest, which merited him an extra criminal charge. The celebrity was caught drag racing with a friend in a rented yellow Lamborghini sports car in Miami. He was racing R&B singer Khalil Amir Sharieff at the time. This individual was also arrested on a DUI charge at the time. Breath tests taken at the scene of the traffic stop show that Bieber's blood alcohol content was 0.04%. This is not enough to constitute a DUI if Bieber was over 21, but because he is only 19, he is currently at-risk to license suspension. Police say that the teen was also required to submit to a toxicology test which proved that there was marijuana and Xanax in his system.
The "Boyfriend" singer may be in hot water with the law, but his DUI arrest can serve as an example to the rest of us. First of all, Bieber's arrest shows that it is important to comply with an officer's commands when arrested, instead of mouthing off or resisting arrest verbally. TMZ reports that the celebrity cussed at the police officers as they attempted to arrest him. Also, the singer admitted that he had been smoking marijuana, taken a prescription medication and consumed alcohol. When you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent. It is highly suggested that you use this right and do not inform the police about your situation and whether or not you have been drinking. Also, it is best to steer clear from saying anything derogatory to a police officer, as this can be used against you.
Also, Justin Bieber's arrest is an example that legal prescriptions and marijuana can still equal a DUI. Even if Bieber hadn't had any alcohol in his system, he still would have been arrested for a DUI due to the fact that his toxicology reports showed Xanax and marijuana in his blood stream. It is important to remember that taking drugs and driving can still result in serious and similar penalties.
In addition, Bieber was drag-racing in a Lamborghini at the time of his arrest. This proves the point that erratic behavior heightens the possibility of a DUI arrest. If you have been drinking, it is not wise to drive in a way that could attract any attention. TMX
reports that Justin Bieber had his people block off several streets so that he could race his Lamborghini with an attractive model sitting in the passenger seat. He was originally pulled over for the drag racing by Miami Police, who then realized that he was also under the influence. He was also charged with drag racing at his arrest.
As well, Bieber's case is a reminder that pat-downs are legal. The Miami Beach police say that he refused to comply with a pat-down when he was pulled over. Some pat-downs or frisks are considered illegal, but the police have the right to perform this procedure if they are searching for a weapon. Bieber verbally refused a pat-down, which did not work in his factor as he has also been charged with resisting arrest.
If you have been arrested for a DUI, you should hire an attorney to represent you in your case right away. Use this directory to locate a DUI lawyer near you who can help you as you work through your case or develop a quality defense!