Mel Gibson Charged With Two Misdemanors
Los Angeles prosecutors today filed two misdemeanor charges against Mel Gibson, one for DUI and one for having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle.
Interesting: The police reports said Gibson was "clocked" going 85 miles an hour in a 45 mile per hour zone. Yet he's not charged with speeding, which would have required a jail sentence if convicted.
Under state law, a driver under the influence whose speed exceeds the posted limit by 20 mph or more on streets or 30 mph on faces a minimum of 60 days in jail if convicted.
Nor was he charged with resisting police or arrest.
In his report, Deputy James Mee said Gibson "attempted to escape custody" and repeatedly threatened him.
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