The OC's Barton faces four charges
'The OC' principal Mischa Barton is facing four misdemeanour charges pursuit her drink-driving hold last year.
The Associated Press reports that, according to courtroom papers, Barton was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while having a 0.08% or higher blood alcohol level, drive without a valid license and possession of 28.5g or less of marihuana.
Barton's lawyer Anthony V Salerno said he was pleased his client was exclusively charged with misdemeanours.
He said: "The DA's position is to be commended for treating this subject the same as it would any other matter; Ms. Barton has received no special treatment."
Barton was arrested in Cicily Isabel Fairfield Hollywood on 27 Dec after officers proverb her machine in 2 lanes of traffic and flunk to indicate for a turn.
The actress is due to be arraigned on Th in the Beverly Hills Victor Court.
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