
Feb 28, 08 01:22 PM

Mischa Barton's DUI case was heard in court today in Beverly Hills with her Attorney, Anthony V. Salerno, present on her behalf. Salerno told the gathered media that the case was proceeding in a standard fashion and that Mischa was taking it all very seriously but is pretty relieved with how it is all unfolding. Barton was arrested last December and has been charged with four separate misdemeanors including; driving under the influence, driving with a blood alcohol level of .08% or higher, driving without a license and possession of marijuana (under an ounce).
Salerno said that he expects that the DUI will be treated as a standard first offence and will carry a fine of approximately $1600, court probation and a 3 month DUI program. The driving without a license will be reduced to an infraction and that the marijuana possession, being such a small amount, will be dismissed altogether...... he hopes. Salerno also said that after years of having no license, The OC star is now working towards getting one. "She was born in England, moved to NY and didn't really drive that much," explained her attorney.