Bam Margera Arrested for Violating Probation
Former "Jackass" Star Jailed in Pennsylvania
Former "Jackass" star Bam Margera found himself back behind bars this week after allegedly violating his probation.
Court Records Show Arrest
Court records show that the 44-year-old was jailed in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, September 18. Margera is scheduled for a "violations of probation/parole" hearing on Monday, September 23.
Driving Under the Influence and Drug Treatment Violation
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Thursday that Margera was arrested by state police Monday in Fulton County — in the south central part of Pennsylvania — for misdemeanor driving under the influence and that the bench warrant in Chester County was for a violation of his drug and alcohol treatment.
No Charges Filed, According to Legal Team
Reached for comment on Thursday, Margera’s legal team told NBC Philadelphia that no charges had been filed.
"Currently there are no pending charges filed," attorneys Michael T. van der Veen, William J. Brennan, and Adam Leasure of Philadelphia-based Van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim said. "We are in the process of straightening this all out. Just like every citizen in this country, Mr. Margera is presumed innocent."
Background on Margera’s Legal Issues
Back in June, Margera was sentenced to six months on probation after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct over an altercation at his home near Philadelphia.
Plea Deal Followed Assault Charge
Margera had been charged with assaulting his brother and making threats to other family members during what the brother called a “frightening and unpredictable” two-week visit home last year.
Plea Deal Followed Stay at Castle Bam
The plea ended a long legal case that spun out of his stay at the Chester County home known as Castle Bam. At a hearing last year, Margera told the judge he was getting drug and alcohol treatment.
Testimony from Margera’s Brother
Jess Margera, at the same court hearing, called his brother “a good dude when he’s not messed up,” but said he had exhibited troubling behavior for two decades and, while home, had been awake for days. Jess Margera suffered a ruptured eardrum in the altercation, while Margera’s girlfriend called police when he kicked in her bedroom door, the brother testified.
Conclusion
Bam Margera’s latest legal issue highlights the ongoing challenges he has faced in the past year. Despite a plea deal and a sentence of six months on probation, Margera has continued to struggle with his legal issues. It remains to be seen what the outcome of his upcoming hearing will be.
FAQs
Q: What was Bam Margera arrested for?
A: Margera was arrested for misdemeanor driving under the influence and a violation of his drug and alcohol treatment.
Q: Has he been charged with any crimes?
A: No, according to his legal team, no charges have been filed.
Q: What was the outcome of his previous legal case?
A: Margera pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to six months on probation.
Q: What is Castle Bam?
A: Castle Bam is a home in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where Margera has stayed in the past.
