Former Adult film Star Jenna Jameson was arrested early Friday morning under suspicion of California driving under the influence (DUI). Police were called to the scene in Westminster, California after Jameson reportedly crashed her Range Rover SUV into a light post. Jameson suffered minor injuries, but refused medical treatment.
Police officers reportedly administered DUI field sobriety tests (FST's), where she allegedly shown signs of intoxication. Jameson was subsequently taken into custody. Jameson, who is primarily known for her work in adult films, was cited and released Friday morning. No breath or blood test results have been released.
It is not clear what FST’s Jameson performed, but FST’s are administered by police to help build their case against the person under investigation of DUI. FST’s are commonly very flawed and unreliable indicators of actual intoxication. A variety of factors including (but not limited to):
poor lighting;
inclement weather;
unstable footwear;
distraction of traffic, lights, or spectators; and/or
uneven surface conditions
can cause an otherwise sober person to perform poorly on FST’s. While all the circumstances surrounding Jameson’s DUI arrest are not clear, an arrest following the administration of FST’s is far from an indication of guilt. Thus it is important to consult with an experienced DUI attorney if you are arrested for DUI based on failing FST’s.
