Craig HillMichelle Rodriguez Too Fast, Too Furious
May 18th 2006 08:16
It’s really quite sad when public figures find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Not only do they kill the glamorous Hollywood image that they have worked on creating for themselves but also, they set a bad example for their fans and for those who look up to them. Michelle Rodriguez is no exception.
Whilst on location in Hawaii for the filming of the hit TV series Lost, this Hollywood starlet pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Rodriguez, along with her co-star, Cynthia Watros were arrested in Oaho late last year. But it is Rodriguez that everyone has been talking about.
After her appearance in the Kaneohe District Court of Oahu, Rodriguez was given the option of a 5 day prison sentence or 240 hours of community service. She chose the jail time. According to StarMag, Rodriguez has had to sell her house and car in order to pay for legal costs. It seems this confrontation with the law was a wake up call for the 27 year old actress to get her life back in order.
However, this is not the first time Rodriguez has had to confront the legal system. In November 2003, she was arrested in LA , managed to escape a prison sentence but was placed on a 36-month good behaviour probationary period. Having failed to comply with the terms of the court, she is now facing another 18 months in jail.
I think what is really disappointing about this story is that Rodriguez has managed to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol not once, but twice AND involve herself in a hit and run accident all in the space of 2 years. These are serious traffic offences that put her life as well as the life of others at risk. It’s not ok to drink and drive. Let’s hope Rodriguez’s jail term sends out this message loud and clear.
from www.wikipedia.com
Whilst on location in Hawaii for the filming of the hit TV series Lost, this Hollywood starlet pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Rodriguez, along with her co-star, Cynthia Watros were arrested in Oaho late last year. But it is Rodriguez that everyone has been talking about.
After her appearance in the Kaneohe District Court of Oahu, Rodriguez was given the option of a 5 day prison sentence or 240 hours of community service. She chose the jail time. According to StarMag, Rodriguez has had to sell her house and car in order to pay for legal costs. It seems this confrontation with the law was a wake up call for the 27 year old actress to get her life back in order.
However, this is not the first time Rodriguez has had to confront the legal system. In November 2003, she was arrested in LA , managed to escape a prison sentence but was placed on a 36-month good behaviour probationary period. Having failed to comply with the terms of the court, she is now facing another 18 months in jail.
I think what is really disappointing about this story is that Rodriguez has managed to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol not once, but twice AND involve herself in a hit and run accident all in the space of 2 years. These are serious traffic offences that put her life as well as the life of others at risk. It’s not ok to drink and drive. Let’s hope Rodriguez’s jail term sends out this message loud and clear.
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