Mischa Barton's DUI arrest

Dec 28, 2007, 13:30 GMT

A booking photo provided by the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department of US actress Mischa Barton, one of the stars of the TV series \' The O.C\' where she plays the role of Marissa Cooper. Barton has been arrested for being suspected of driving under influence of alcohol, posession of illegal drugs and driving without a valid drivers license, 27 December 2007. EPA/LA SHERIFF DEPARTMENT/HO BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, NO SALES

Mischa Barton was briefly jailed after being arrested on suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence) and driving without a licence.

The 'St Trinian's' actress was pulled over while driving her white Range Rover in West Hollywood at around 3am yesterday (27.12.07) after police saw her straddling two lanes and failing to signal when making turn.

The 21-year-old former 'O.C.' star was reportedly handcuffed at the scene before being taking to a police station where she was briefly jailed on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without a license.

The police report said: "During Ms. Barton's detention, it was determined that she was an unlicensed driver and was driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.

"Ms Barton was arrested and transported to West Hollywood's sheriff's station where the booking process was completed without incident."

Sgt. John Hocking said the star was also held on suspicion of possessing marijuana and an unidentified controlled substance.

Mischa was held behind bars for seven hours before being released on $10,000 bail at 10am, when she was picked up by her mother in a black Mercedes.

A court hearing has been scheduled for February 28.

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