Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog
Actor Will Patton, 60, best known for his roles in Remember The Titans and Armageddon, has been arrested for driving under the influence in South Carolina, according to reports.
Patton was held on Tuesday night on Isle of Palm, South Carolina, close to his hometown of Charleston.
He was later released on bail, and is due in court next month.
Patton played the assistant coach to Denzel Washington’s Coach Herman Boone in Remember The Titans.
Patton played opposite Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck in the movie Armageddon and starred in Gone In 60 Seconds with Angelina Jolie and Nicolas Cage.
Whether you are a celebrity or not, any member of the community that has been arrested for DUI wants their privacy to be protected. Confidentiality is always important. DUI and other types of criminal cases need to be handled with extreme sensitivity to avoid unnecessary media attention and public humiliation.
No matter who you are or what you have been charged with, the criminal justice system can be very difficult to navigate. The best thing to remember is that there is always hope no matter what the evidence against you. A Florida DUI Defense Lawyer at Whittel & Melton can help find a way to present your case in the most positive light in the courtroom. We can aggressively protect your rights before a jury, or possibly utilize other strategies to protect you without going to trial. In some cases, we may even be able to have your charges dropped or reduced before a trial is even necessary. Call us today at 866-608-5529 or contact us online to discuss all of your legal options in a free initial consultation.