Former Child Star Arrested for DUI in Newport Beach, California

Former “Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel was arrested on a warrant for driving under the influence in Newport Beach. Ms. Fischel has been charged with DUI in Los Angeles County and while she was visiting the Orange County beach city, the car she was riding in was stopped. Upon further investigation, Newport Beach police officers located a warrant for her arrest on the drunk driving charges. She was released from custody soon after her arrestThis arrest comes on the heels of newly signed legislation by Governor Schwarzenegger to crack down on DUI offenders. There were five bills signed to strengthen DWI laws and prevent drunk driving in Orange County and all other California counties. Starting January 1, 2009, AB 1165, one of the new bills signed will make it unlawful for any person on probation for a DUI conviction to drive or operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of .01% or greater. These new bills were designed to prevent minors from obtaining any alcohol and provide tools for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to hammer those convicted of driving while intoxicated.