Mischa Barton Arrested For DUI

Posted on December 29, 2007 5:40am · Filed under: Celebrity Justice

Mischa Barton mugshot

Mischa Barton was arrested Thursday morning for DUI, driving without a license, possessing a controlled substance and possessing marijuana.

The 21-year-old actress, who starred on Fox’s teen drama “The O.C.,” was stopped at about 2:45 a.m when deputies saw her vehicle straddling the lanes and failing to signal for a turn.

“During Ms. Barton’s detention, it was determined that she was an unlicensed driver and was driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage,” sheriff’s press statement said.

She spent about seven hours in the West Hollywood jail before being released on $10,000 bail. A court hearing was scheduled for Feb. 28.
Barton was set to host the opening of CatHouse at the Luxor this Saturday.

A rep for the lounge said Thursday evening: “We are aware of Mischa Barton’s incident last night, but at present she is still expected to host the CatHouse Grand Opening at the Luxor on December 29th.

On Friday however, sources revealed that Barton has pulled out and will not be kicking off the pre-New Year’s Eve party in Vegas.

Mischa just made it in time to join the 2007 Celebrities DUI club.

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