Rodney King Arrested for DUI in Moreno Valley
KTLA reports that Rodney King was arrested on Tuesday afternoon, July 12, for allegedly driving under the influence in Moreno Valley in Riverside County. King was driving a 1994 Mitsubishi when he was observed by police officers committing “multiple infractions.” He was taken into custody by authorities after they determined he appeared to be under the influence. King was arrested and then booked for driving under the influence. He was later released on a $2,500 bail. Police have not yet released information regarding what substance he was allegedly under.
In 1991, King was famously beaten by four Los Angeles Police Department officers after a police chase. The beating was videotaped and sparked the Los Angeles riots of 1992 after the four officers were tried and acquitted. Later, two officers were charged with violating King’s federal civil rights, and both served prison time.
Since the famous incident, King has had a lengthy record of legal troubles, including severalarrests for driving under the influence in California in 1992 and 1993. In both incidents, charges were not filed. He was also arrested for driving under the influence in Pennsylvania in 1995, for which he was tried and acquitted. He also served jail time in 1995 after he was convicted of a hit-and-run after allegedly hitting his wife with his car. In 2001, King was arrested and charged with being under the influence of the psychedelic drug PCP. After allegedly threatening his ex-girlfriend and daughter, he was also arrested in 2005.
For over 30 years, the drunk driving lawyers in Riverside County at The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf have helped people charged with DUI. In many cases, a jail term is not the appropriate sentence for someone who has been charged with driving under the influence. There are certain alternative options available that can benefit all parties involved far more than incarceration. Our attorneys work diligently to ensure our clients receive the best possible outcome for their case, and often recommend alternative forms of punishment rather than spending time in jail. To learn more about how we can help you, call 866-390-7373 today.
