Paris Hilton hearing delayed…

Posted by mija on Sep 30, 2006 in News | 0 comments

The 25-year-old fashion model and heiress was due to be arraigned on charges of misdemeanour drunk driving at a Los Angeles court today in connection with her arrest earlier this month. Paris Hilton’s attorney, Howard Weitzman, said he had requested and been granted a postponement until December 5. Weitzman said he sought postponement “in order to determine if and how the case will ultimately be resolved.”
The maximum penalty under California law is six months jail and a $1300 fine but officials have indicated it is highly unlikely Hilton would face such stiff punishment for a first offence.
Instead she could be forced to attend an alcohol education program and be stripped of her driver’s licence.