Proving once again that people from every walk of life are subject to arrest for DUI, actor and playwright Sam Shepard blew over twice the legal limit in Illinois this weekend. This is going to be a tough case to wiggle out of, even for a celebrity. But don't count him out just yet. A good DUI attorney can be worth his weight in gold, and celebrities usually choose to invest in the best.
The basis for the stop was allegedly speeding (46 MPH in a 30 zone). That's a great basis for a stop and rarely gets overturned by the courts. Then there's the behavior at the stop. Although the news reports don't contain the usual police allegations of bloodshot eyes, odor of alcohol, and difficulty balancing, they do indicate that Shepard pulled onto the sidewalk when he was stopped.
If that's on tape, it serves as additional evidence of intoxication. Unfortunately for Sam, the BAC of 0.175% that registered on the breathalyzer according to TMZ will probably be enough to get him a DUI conviction if not some jail time. It always mystifies me when wealthy people are arrested for DUI. Why drive at all when you could be chauffered everywhere you go?
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