Chris Klein Dealt 96 Hours in Jail for Latest DUI Bust

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 3rd 2010 02:45PM

Chris Klein pleaded no contest Friday morning to his most recent DUI -- obtained June 16 on a Los Angeles highway -- and was sentenced to a 96-hour jail stint that he's actually already served.

Before his sentencing, Klein apologized to the judge.

"I apologize for my wrongdoing and I really appreciate the court giving me the opportunity to prove how seriously I took all of this," Klein told the Judge David B. Gelfound, TMZ reports.

The 'American Pie' actor was caught in June driving with a .24 blood-alcohol percentage -- three times the legal limit. Klein was also sentenced to an 18-month-long alcohol education program and four years probation. He checked himself into rehab on June 21 and stayed there for two months.

PEOPLE reports his lawyer, Blair Berk, is proud of his client for taking care of the expected consequences ahead of his sentencing.

"Chris took immediate responsibility for what he did and has used this experience in such a positive way to get help to confront an addiction to alcohol," Berk said to PEOPLE. "He deserves enormous credit for stepping up and getting it done."

This wasn't Klein's first DUI conviction, however. He was arrested back in 2005 for driving with a .20 blood alcohol content, and got five years probation and a $1,800 fine.

The Illinois native shot to fame in 1999 with breakout performances in 'Election' and 'American Pie.' His other films include 'Rollerball' and 'American Dreamz.' As his film career lagged, Klein became known more for his relationships, which included a broken engagement to Katie Holmes and a two-year courtship with Ginnifer Goodwin.

Tags: chris klein, dui, rehab

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Saturday 04 September

By Bob

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Wow, three whole days. Three days; can you imagine!!!!

Did he lose his driver's license like the average Joe would? Of course not.

Friday 03 September

By cftenor

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At least he's honest about his problem and isn't just taking advantage of wealth and the system like those messes Hilton and Lohen. I wish him well and that the loneliness ends soon.

Could we put the other 2 and the casts of housewives and Jersey, discusting, Shore in a sack and throw them in a lake?

Religious people are afraid to go to hell and..spiritual people have already been there. Look for faith and spirit inside....

By mark

His career has been dead for awhile.. this is the only publicity he's gotten in years...

By Rob

They say he "deserves credit" for going into rehab by his own volition. I say credit for what...getting stupid and drinking and driving AGAIN? Te guys an idiot that sucks as an actor anyways. He's had his "15 min. of fame", so let him fade away like a worthless pair of shoes in Imelda Marco's closet! lol

Monday 06 September

By Sally

"Klein was overheard to remark, 'Ow. My wrist stings.' "

By rox

fyi - he is a native of omaha, ne. not ilinois like the article said.

By Al

Who said money and fame can't buy justice? Case in point.

By BTDT

He's Suri's father. You can tell by looking at them.

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