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Heather Locklear cops probation

Heather Locklear opted not to be a Special Guest Star in court, leaving her lawyer to enter a no contest plea.

Heather Locklear has pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of reckless driving in a plea deal stemming from her arrest in September on charges of driving under the influence of prescription drugs.

Santa Barbara assistant district attorney Lee Carter said Locklear, 47, was sentenced to three years informal probation and a maximum fine of $US900. She also must attend a driver education program.

But Locklear, best known for her roles in Melrose Place and Dynasty, opted not to be a Special Guest Star in the court in Santa Barbara. Her no contest plea was entered by her lawyer. Under California law, no contest is the equivalent of a guilty plea.

Locklear was arrested in September when police found her car parked on a highway blocking a traffic lane.

Tests showed she had prescription medication in her system but no alcohol or drugs. She was originally charged with driving under the influence.

The actress had checked into an Arizona medical facility in June for treatment for anxiety and depression.

Source: ABC

4 Responses

  1. Ahh, gotta love the americans.
    The Police even hand out official mug shots to the media.
    Out of interest, does anyone know if Joe Public in the USA who did similar thing would have got off with same penalty “sentenced to three years informal probation and a maximum fine of $US900. She also must attend a driver education program”
    Or is it celebrity justice err my lawyer gets paid more than yours..

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