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Michael Madsen Charged with DUI

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Michael MadsenMichael Madsen has been charged with two counts of driving under the influence (DUI).

The Reservoir Dogs actor was arrested in Malibu in September after being stopped for driving erratically and subsequently blowing a .20 on a breathalyzer test - more than twice the legal limit - and last Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Attorney filed two misdemeanor counts against him, one for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and another for driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, gossip website TMZ reports.

The case is scheduled to go before the court later this month, but Michael's attorney - who previously declared the breathalyzer test "flawed" - said, "We intend to vigorously defend the charges."

If convicted, the 55-year-old actor could face up to two years in jail but as he has no previous DUI convictions, it is unlikely he would serve any time in prison.


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Michael Madsen Released from Hospital

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Michael MadsenMichael Madsen has been released from hospital.

The 54-year-old actor was taken to a medical facility after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) on Wednesday, but has now been released, and his attorney Perry Wander says his prescription medication could be what caused him to appear drunk at the wheel.

"Michael has been on prescription medication that easily could have made him look to be under the influence and caused him to fail the sobriety test," Perry said.

Madsen had a blood-alcohol level of 0.21, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08, after his arrest on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. He has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI and bail set at $15,000 and his Pontiac GTO automobile has been impounded.


Michael Madsen Hospitalized After Arrest

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Michael MadsenMichael Madsen was taken to hospital following his arrest.

The Kill Bill actor was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Malibu, California on Wednesday after police found him to be twice the legal limit but rather than go straight to jail, Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore told RadarOnline he was taken to a nearby hospital. Michael - who had a blood alcohol level of .20, with the limit set at .08 - underwent a medical evaluation at the facility.

The gossip website also reported an empty beer bottle was found on the passenger seat of his car, which has since been impounded.

Michael was arrested in March on felony charges of child endangerment with cruelty to a child after an argument with one of his sons at his Malibu home. Mug shot pictures of the star - who shares the house with his wife Deanna and their three sons - showed him looking disheveled and Sheriff's Deputy Peter Gomez confirmed, "He appeared to be under the influence of alcohol." However, the case was not taken any further due to insufficient evidence.


Michael Madsen Won’t Face Child Cruelty Charges

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Drugs, Legal Issues, Meltdowns, Rumors,

Michael MadsenMichael Madsen will not face charges of child cruelty following a row with his son last Friday.

The Reservoir Dogs actor was arrested by officers at his Malibu home on felony charges of child endangerment with cruelty to a child, but after posting $100,000 bail on Saturday he was released.

Now, prosecutors have confirmed to E! News there is insufficient evidence to take the case any further. It is believed a family member called emergency services to the mansion Michael shares with wife Deanna and their three sons Hudson, 17, Calvin, 15, and seven-year-old Luke, though it is unclear which of the actor's children was involved in the fracas.

"He found his son smoking pot and they got into an argument when he tried to take it away. It's a family matter and Michael asks that his family's privacy be respected," his lawyer Perry Wander said.

Speaking about the incident after leaving police custody last week he said it was just a "big misunderstanding."


Michael Madsen Arrested

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Drunk, Legal Issues, Meltdowns, Photos, Mug Shots,

Michael MadsenMichael Madsen was arrested following a row with his son.

The Kill Bill actor was apprehended by officers at his Malibu home on Friday and taken into custody on felony charges of child endangerment with cruelty to a child, but was released on Saturday morning after posting $100,000 bail.

It is believed a family member called emergency services to the mansion Michael shares with wife Deanna and their three sons Hudson, 17, Calvin, 15, and seven-year-old Luke, though it is unclear which of the actor's kids was involved in the fracas.

"He found his son smoking pot and they got into an argument when he tried to take it away. It's a family matter and Michael asks that his family's privacy be respected," said Michael's lawyer Perry Wander.

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