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Judge Expunges Gibson's Drunk Driving Charges

Conviction overturned after probation, $1,300 in fines

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(Newser) – In the eyes of law, it’s as if Mel Gibson has always been a real mensch. A judge today agreed to expunge the drunk driving conviction Gibson earned after his infamous anti-Semitic rant in 2006. The actor’s fulfilled the terms of his three-year probation, including the requisite AA meetings, public service announcements, and $1,300 in fines. The judge warned, however, that the conviction still counts for “gun control purposes.”

Actor Mel Gibson leaves his progress report hearing at the Malibu courthouse concerning his no-contest plea to misdemeanor drunken driving Febuary 13, 2008 in Malibu, California.
Actor Mel Gibson leaves his progress report hearing at the Malibu courthouse concerning his no-contest plea to misdemeanor drunken driving Febuary 13, 2008 in Malibu, California.   (Getty Images)
Mel Gibson's mugshot.
Mel Gibson's mugshot.   (AP Photo)
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Jayster999
Oct 6, 09 2:38 PM CDT
"Go, and binge no more." Reply
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keybored
Oct 6, 09 2:39 PM CDT
That real nice. Hope all others who have had similar charges get THEIR records expunged whether they're actors or not.............. Reply
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Netstorm2k9
Oct 6, 09 3:14 PM CDT
Actually, its standard practice to defer sentencing if the offender goes through a preset program and pays fines, etc. For the first DUI, it can be dismissed if the person does all thats required. The second one goes on your record.
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Robert_Dada
Oct 6, 09 7:00 PM CDT
I'm sure the next time I call a female officer 'sugar tits', I too shall get preferential treatment.
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SilenceDogood
Oct 6, 09 9:49 PM CDT
well I'm not sure Robert_Dada, are you sugar tits?
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