Stars of two popular 70's sitcoms were cited for DUI within the last week. Eddie Mekka, better known as "The Big Ragoo" Ragusa on Laverne and Shirley was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a car accident in Las Vegas last week. Mekka's arrest occurred one day prior to Joyce Dewitt's citation for DUI. Dewitt, who played Janet on Three's Company, was arrested for DUI on the 4th of July after driving through a barricade in El Segundo, California. What would Mr. Roper think?
On a more serious note, celebrity DUI arrests, though sometimes voyeuristically entertaining, serve as a reminder that DUIs happen to people from all walks of life. It is important to consult an attorney when charged with DUI to ensure that you receive every protection available to you under the law. DUI convictions have serious, long term impacts, including mandatory jail time and a license suspension, and are are not to be taken lightly.
