Bobby Brown Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Tarzana
Bobby Brown, the late Whitney Houston’s ex-husband, has been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) for the second time in six months. According to a report by The Los Angeles Times, the arrest occurred near Ventura Boulevard and Corbin Avenue in Tarzana. Officials claim that they smelled alcohol after pulling him over. It is not clear if Brown took a Breathalyzer test, but he was booked for drunk driving before being released. Brown was previously arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in March near Victory Boulevard and Wilbur Avenue in the San Fernando Valley.
Individuals who have been arrested multiple times for drunk driving typically face harsher treatment from officers, prosecutors, and judges. There are many alternative sentencing options offered to first-time offenders that are simply not available for repeat offenders. While first-time offenders can avoid lengthy jail time by agreeing to alcohol treatment programs or community service, a repeat offender will likely face a mandatory jail sentence.
