In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Kiefer Sutherland, a renowned actor, was apprehended by authorities in Hollywood on suspicion of driving under the influence, as confirmed by officials from the Los Angeles Police Department.

The incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. when Sutherland, aged 40, executed an illegal U-turn, attracting the attention of officers who subsequently pulled him over.

Following this, the actor failed a field sobriety test administered by the authorities.

After being taken into custody, Sutherland was processed at the LAPD Hollywood station and later released at 5:42 a.m. upon posting bail amounting to $25,000.

A court appearance has been scheduled for October 16 in relation to this matter.

Regarding the incident, a representative for Sutherland refrained from making any premature statements, indicating that it is not an appropriate time to comment on the situation.

Given Sutherland’s prior DUI conviction in 2004, he could potentially face a mandatory minimum jail term of four days if found guilty in the current case, as per legal requirements.

Furthermore, Sutherland is currently under a five-year probationary period stemming from the previous DUI conviction.

Any violation of the terms of this probation may lead to more severe consequences, including a possible 60-day incarceration or other penalties, depending on the circumstances involved, according to DUI attorney Lawrence Taylor.

According to court documents initially obtained by CelebTV.com, Sutherland has a history of previous arrests dating back several years.

In 1989, he was arrested for DUI and possession of a concealed and loaded weapon.

Subsequently, through an arrangement with the prosecution, he entered a plea of no contest specifically related to alcohol-related reckless driving, resulting in the dismissal of the other charges.

Similarly, in 1993, he faced another DUI arrest and opted for a plea deal that allowed him to choose between serving a 12-day jail sentence or completing 211 hours of community service, of which he selected the latter option.