Samantha Ronson charged with DUI

Samantha Ronson has been charged with two misdemeanors stemming from her Aug. 1 DUI bust near Baker, Calif., a town with a population of about 735 that's mainly known for being a rest stop between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Ronson, unfortunately, didn't get much of a rest there.

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The deejay, on her way back to L.A. after playing a late-night gig at the Palazzo, was pulled over by California Highway Patrol officers on the I-15 highway at 9:48 a.m. Per authorities, she failed a field sobriety test and then blew a 0.08 on the Breathalyzer, just breaching the legal limit.

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She spent a few hours in jail and was released early that evening.

Per the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office, Ronson is charged with driving under the influence and driving with a blood-alcohol level of .08 percent or above.

The standard-issue charges come with a maximum six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if she's found guilty on both counts. She and/or her attorney are due in court Sept. 23.

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