Tiffany Haddish, the well-known comedian and actress, is currently embroiled in legal challenges following her recent DUI charge in Los Angeles. This incident, which occurred after she was found asleep behind the wheel in Beverly Hills, represents the second such charge against her in less than two years.
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has confirmed that Haddish will be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a .08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
The Beverly Hills Police Department arrested Haddish on November 24 when her Tesla self-parked in the middle of the street after she fell asleep at the wheel. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the incident. This arrest mirrors a similar situation in January 2022 in Atlanta, where Haddish faced charges for falling asleep behind the wheel, allegedly after consuming marijuana.
Following her arrest in Atlanta, Haddish was released on a $1,666 bond and was ordered by a judge to abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs, including undergoing random drug testing.
In the midst of these challenges, Haddish's career has also seen some setbacks. RadarOnline.com reported that her scheduled comedy show with Kevin Hart in Thackerville, OK, will not occur as planned. The show, which also featured Chelsea Handler, was initially slated for December 15, 2023, but has now been postponed to June 22, 2024. While Hart is confirmed for the rescheduled dates, Haddish's participation is currently uncertain. Refunds are being issued for ticket holders unable to attend the new dates.
Despite these legal and professional hurdles, Haddish's stand-up performance at Yaamava' Resort & Casino in Highland, CA, on January 19, 2024, is still expected to go ahead.
Tiffany Haddish's recent DUI charge in California has prompted Georgia prosecutors to push for stricter bond conditions in her ongoing DUI case there, seeking to prohibit her from using alcohol and drugs entirely. Both California and Georgia enforce mandatory jail time for second DUI offenses, with minimum sentences of four and three days, respectively.
Haddish has publicly acknowledged her need for help to learn balance and boundaries, vowing that such incidents will not happen again. She recently celebrated her 44th birthday, a milestone she referred to as her "next chapter in life," reportedly without consuming any alcohol.
