Kirsten Dunst Testifies in 2007 Burglary Case in NYC

Famous actress, model, and singer Kirsten Dunst, best known for her role in the Spider Man movie, is appearing in a New York City courtroom today. The Point Pleasant native is testifying on her own behalf against James Jiminez and Jarrod Beinerman, individuals accused of burglarizing Dunst’s Soho hotel room back in 2007. The penalties for burglary in New York City can be found in the New York Penal Code, Article 140.

Surveillance video caught the two perps leaving Dunst’s room at the Soho Grand Hotel with the stolen goods. Reports have said they took a Balenciaga purse worth $13,000, Marc Jacobs’s handbag, cash, credit cards, cell phone, iPod, and two cameras from Dunst’s hotel room.

2008 was not a great year for Dunst

2008 was a busy year for Dunst, legally and personally. Claiming “depression” but we think rehab, Dunst checked into the famous and tony Cirque Lodge in Utah in early 2008. Celebrities also treated at Cirque Lodge were Melanie Griffith, Lindsay Lohan, and Eva Mendes. Cirque Lodge is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in the beautiful mountains of Utah. If you would like to know more about celebs and their rehab success stories, Fox News has a great article.

Dunst gets Restraining Order

Also in 2008, Kirsten Dunst received a restraining order against Christopher R. Smith in Los Angeles Superior Court for stalking and trespassing on the actress’s property.

Hopefully this year will prove to be a better one for Kirsten Dunst.

Get sober or get divorced!

Los Angeles Melanie Griffith, 52, star of the movie Working Girl, was given an ultimatum by husband of 13 years Antonio Banderas – get sober or get divorced! Banderas joins the ranks of families who are witnessing a loved one’s addiction and want them to stop their destructive behavior before it results in a DUI arrest in California.

According to Star Magazine, Griffith checked in this week at the Cirque Lodge facility in Utah for a 30 day stay at a cost of $26,00-$30,000 to detox from her alcohol addiction. The beautiful Cirque Lodge has hosted other celebrities – Lindsay Lohan and Kirsten Dunst. Drug and alcohol abuse is fairly common among celebrities, and unfortunately expected.

Multiple Drug Addiction Treatments

This isn’t Melanie Griffith’s first time in a rehab facility. In 1988, she was sent to a facility for alcohol and cocaine addiction, and in 2000 was sent there for abusing painkillers.

California Punishments for DUI

In case you weren’t aware of it, abusing painkillers and alcohol can land you in the slammer if you’re caught driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol (DUI). Although some states have different DUI laws, the most common one is a breathalyzer test. A score of .08 or higher can lead to an arrest for DUI in California. Depending on what number offense it is for you (first, second, third), your punishment can be jail time, a fine, community service, attendance at a driving class, loss of a driver’s license, and probation. You can read the DUI page at the California Department of Motor Vehicles webpage to learn more about the punishments for DUI in California.

Melanie’s punishment would be even worse – getting divorced from her hottie husband, Antonio Banderas.