New York Criminal Lawyer Blog

After pleading no contest to a single count of driving while intoxicated, Rebecca DeMornay has to serve in a three-month program for DUI offenders. She also has been put on probation for three years and been fined a small amount.

DeMornay, 48, who starred in “Risky Business” (1983) with Tom Cruise, “The Hand That Rocks The Cradle” (1992) and “Backdraft” (1991) among others, was arrested October 30 after being pulled over on Sunset Blvd. Police say her blood alcohol level was slightly over the legal limit of .08.

A Queens County Criminal Lawyer can inform you of the penalties you may face if you drive after drinking. He can also advise you of what to do if you are stopped while driving under the influence and what your rights are under the different circumstances which may exist at the time you are stopped or arrested.

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While The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform continues to negotiate with Attorneys for Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and Brian McNamee regarding when they will appear before the Committee, Chuck Knoblauch has been subpoenaed.

Knoblauch, a former player with The Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees, did not respond to invitations by the Committee and has been seemingly in hiding since being named as a steroid user by The Mitchell Commission.

It is unknown whether he has hired a criminal attorney.Knoblauch now has no choice but to appear or be held in contempt. Had Knoblauch been represented properly, his options would have remained open and he may not be in jeopardy.

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Once again tragedy strikes the O’Neal family. The wayward son of Ryan and Farrah (Fawcett) O’Neal has been arrested again. Redmond was apprehended for possession of drugs and driving under the influence.

The youngster was speeding in Malibu and was pulled over by the police. When he and the car were searched the illicit drugs were found and O’Neal was busted. He was also found to be over the legal limit for alcohol.

Redmond was freed when a $10,000 bond was paid. He could face serious felony charges but there has been no date set for a trial.