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* Paul Walker, the 40-year-old star of the movie series ''Fast & Furious'', was traveling at the "unsafe speed" of more than 100 miles per hour in a luxury sports car driven by his business partner, resulting in the tragic deaths of both.<ref>Alexander, Bryan (January 3, 2014). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2014/01/03/paul-walker-coroner-report/4306673/ "Paul Walker crash detailed in coroner's report"].  USA Today/Life.</ref>
 
* Paul Walker, the 40-year-old star of the movie series ''Fast & Furious'', was traveling at the "unsafe speed" of more than 100 miles per hour in a luxury sports car driven by his business partner, resulting in the tragic deaths of both.<ref>Alexander, Bryan (January 3, 2014). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2014/01/03/paul-walker-coroner-report/4306673/ "Paul Walker crash detailed in coroner's report"].  USA Today/Life.</ref>
 
* Dennis Farina, from [[NBC]]'s crime dramas, ''Crime Story'' (1986-1988) and ''Law and Order'' from 2004-2006, was arrested in 2008 for carrying an unregistered loaded handgun through Los Angeles International Airport. He was convicted that year, served two years probation and was fined $1991.00. Ironically, Farina was a police officer in real life-[[Chicago]] from 1967-1985.  
 
* Dennis Farina, from [[NBC]]'s crime dramas, ''Crime Story'' (1986-1988) and ''Law and Order'' from 2004-2006, was arrested in 2008 for carrying an unregistered loaded handgun through Los Angeles International Airport. He was convicted that year, served two years probation and was fined $1991.00. Ironically, Farina was a police officer in real life-[[Chicago]] from 1967-1985.  
* Frances Farmer, arrested in 1942 for driving with bright lights in a "dim out" zone that affected the West Coast during World War II and convicted of drunk driving.<ref>[http://www.biography.com/people/frances-farmer-9542364 "Frances Farmer biography"] (2011 or before)  Bio website.  Retrieved on September 15, 2015.</ref> In 1943, she assaulted a hairdresser who she claimed insulted her and also failed to appear in court for the remainder of her previous fine. When arrested in 1943, she resisted and was eventually placed under guardianship of her mother, who eventually committed her to various psychiatric hospitals until 1950 (the guardianship lasted until 1953). In 1963, after what was thought to have been a departure from her former hard drinking lifestyle, she was arrested again for drunk driving and received a one-year license suspension.
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* Frances Farmer, arrested in 1942 for driving with bright lights in a "dim out" zone that affected the West Coast during World War II and was convicted of drunk driving.<ref>[http://www.biography.com/people/frances-farmer-9542364 "Frances Farmer biography"] (2011 or before)  Bio website.  Retrieved on September 15, 2015.</ref> In 1943, she assaulted a hairdresser who she said insulted her and also failed to appear in court for the remainder of her previous fine. When arrested in 1943, she resisted and was eventually placed under guardianship of her mother, who eventually committed her to various psychiatric hospitals until 1950 (the guardianship lasted until 1953). In 1963, after what was thought to have been a departure from her former hard drinking lifestyle, she was arrested again for drunk driving and received a one-year license suspension.
 
* [[Paris Hilton]] was convicted in 2007 of driving while intoxicated, and then violated the terms of her probation, leading to a 45-day prison sentence.<ref>Associated Press (May 4, 2007).  [http://www.today.com/id/18472845#.VfjeFBFVhBc "Paris Hilton sentenced to 45 days in jail"].  Today Show website.</ref> She was also arrested in Las Vegas on August 27, 2010 for possession of a controlled substance, [[cocaine]]. The hotel heiress was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by police. The driver was arrested for DUI pertaining to drugs, not alcohol. Through further interaction between Hilton and authorities, it was discovered she was in possession of a controlled substance.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/08/28/paris-hilton-arrested-drug-possession/ "Paris Hilton arrested for cocaine possession."] (August 28, 2010).  Fox News website/Fox 411.</ref> In order to avoid prison, Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors, and received a sentence of one year's probation, a fine, community service and also was ordered to complete a drug abuse program.  
 
* [[Paris Hilton]] was convicted in 2007 of driving while intoxicated, and then violated the terms of her probation, leading to a 45-day prison sentence.<ref>Associated Press (May 4, 2007).  [http://www.today.com/id/18472845#.VfjeFBFVhBc "Paris Hilton sentenced to 45 days in jail"].  Today Show website.</ref> She was also arrested in Las Vegas on August 27, 2010 for possession of a controlled substance, [[cocaine]]. The hotel heiress was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by police. The driver was arrested for DUI pertaining to drugs, not alcohol. Through further interaction between Hilton and authorities, it was discovered she was in possession of a controlled substance.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/08/28/paris-hilton-arrested-drug-possession/ "Paris Hilton arrested for cocaine possession."] (August 28, 2010).  Fox News website/Fox 411.</ref> In order to avoid prison, Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors, and received a sentence of one year's probation, a fine, community service and also was ordered to complete a drug abuse program.  
 
* Actress Lori Petty, who was featured in ''Free Willy'' and ''A League of their Own'', ran into a 14-year-old skateboarder and was arrested for felony drunk driving charges.<ref>Jones, Anthony (June 1, 2009). [https://web.archive.org/web/20100131044820/http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7015343906 "Actress Lori Petty arrested for drunk driving after hitting teen with vehicle"].  All Headline News website.  Retrieved from January 31, 2010 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>
 
* Actress Lori Petty, who was featured in ''Free Willy'' and ''A League of their Own'', ran into a 14-year-old skateboarder and was arrested for felony drunk driving charges.<ref>Jones, Anthony (June 1, 2009). [https://web.archive.org/web/20100131044820/http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7015343906 "Actress Lori Petty arrested for drunk driving after hitting teen with vehicle"].  All Headline News website.  Retrieved from January 31, 2010 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>
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