Former "Partridge Family" star David Cassidy is expected to plead guilty or no contest "in absentia" to a DUI charge in St. Lucie County, the TC Palm reported.
A DUI defense attorney in Fort Lauderdale can work with high-profile clients, or those who live out of the area, to streamline the impact of a drunk driving charge. In some cases, court appearances can be avoided, or limited to a single appearance for those who live out of the area or who face other issues involving court appearances.
As we reported in November on our Broward DUI Lawyer Blog, Cassidy was charged with DUI after police say he was weaving in his 2008 Mercedes. Police say a half-full bottle of bourbon was found in the back seat.
The judge said Cassidy was expected to enter a written plea to the charges, which include failure to maintain a single lane and an open container violation. His attorney will be permitted to enter the plea on his behalf and he will not be required to appear in court.
The judge was quoted telling reporters lined up with cameras in anticipation of Cassidy's appearance: "There likely will be no movie star (at the Feb. 16 hearing), but there likely will be a movie star's lawyer."
The Florida Highway Patrol made the stop on Florida's Turnpike just north of Okeechobee Road, near Fort Pierce. Cassidy lives in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale DUI Attorney Carlos Canet is an aggressive and experienced drunk driving defense attorney, representing clients facing DUI charges in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach. Call 866-7ASKDUI to discuss your rights.
