The mother of Lebron James, Gloria James, was arrested earlier this month by the Miami Beach police after she reportedly assaulted a valet worker. Reports claims she swung her purse at a valet driver after she was informed that her keys were in her car but could not be located at the time, according to The Los Angeles Times. While reports also state she missed the driver with her bag, she proceeded to slap him in the face just a minute later.
James was arrested after officials claimed her breath smelled of alcohol and her eyes were bloodshot. The arrest happened at around 5 a.m. at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. She had reportedly been there partying at club LIV with girlfriends.
It is critical for you to contact a Miami Beach DUI lawyer if faced with a DUI charge; the resulting probation can be the beginning of much more serious legal problems. As this arrest isn't the first for James, she faced DUI charges in Ohio back in 2006.
"There was an incident involving Mrs. Gloria James and an employee of our valet parking provider while she was exiting the hotel early Thursday morning," a spokesperson for Fontainebleau Miami Beach, said in a statement.
She was arrested and was ordered to appear on charges of disorderly conduct and simple battery. Reports state she was later released to Miami Heat executive Steve Stowe.
The police department's surveillance video reveals Gloria waiting in handcuffs in the holding room of the local police station, according to New York Daily News. She was reportedly agitated. In an affidavit obtained by TMZ.com, Gloria James was "uncooperative" during the arrest.
The driver reportedly intends to take legal action against the mother of the NBA's two-time reigning MVP, according to TODAYonline. Officer report that several witnesses were present and support the account of the alleged assault.
If you've been involved in a DUI, you are advised to seek legal representation. In cases like this, it is possible that a probation violation can prove more serious than the underlying charge. If you don't believe us, go ask Lindsay Lohan.
If you are facing a DUI charge in West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale, contact veteran drunk driving defense attorney Carlos Canet at 866-7ASKDUI to discuss your rights.
