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18-11-2008This Month 18th Nov 12:01
Heather Locklear has been formally charged with driving under the influence of drugs (DUI).
The misdemeanour charge states the drugs in question are "prescription medications" and relates to the former 'Melrose Place' actress' September arrest, which saw her stopped in Barbara County, California, after she was seen driving erratically.
At the time of her arrest, officers with the California Highway Patrol claimed she showed obvious impairment
Senior Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter said: "Lab tests showed she had no alcohol in her system and no illegal narcotics of any kind. We believe the prescriptions she was taking could have impaired her ability to drive a motor vehicle safely."
If convicted, Heather - who checked herself into an Arizona treatment facility in June to seek treatment for "anxiety and depression" - could receive a fine or up to six months in prison.
At the time of her arrest, officers with the California Highway Patrol claimed she showed "obvious impairment".
A witness called police claiming Heather had been seen "driving erratically" and her parked car was then found blocking one lane of a highway.
An arraignment has been set for January 26 at the Santa Barbara Superior Court.
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#1 by Carlton West - 18-11-2008This Month 18th Nov 21:19
No alcohol or illegal drugs? Then leave Heather alone, and let her attorney sue the corrupt cops for false arrest and defamation of character. She did nothing wrong.