Is DaniLeigh in prison? The full story of her arrest

August 28, 2024
Ruby J. Jane
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DaniLeigh's fans are worried about her. After the release of footage of her arrest for drunk driving, some people believe she is in jail.

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Published on August 28, 2024, 10:45 a.m. ET

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Singer DaniLeigh's personal life has become as well-known as her music career. In addition to the drama surrounding her co-parenting relationship with DaBaby, DanieLeigh is in serious legal trouble.

The controversy began in May 2023 when DaniLeigh, whose real name is Danielle Leigh Curiel, was reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Miami Beach. Early that same morning, she allegedly struck a moped driver in a hit-and-run accident and fled the scene, according to TMZ.

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The driver sustained injuries but survived. Witnesses said DaniLeigh was weaving through traffic before the crash, prompting police to investigate further. Miami Beach police arrested DaniLeigh after the incident. They arrested her and charged her with three serious offenses: driving while intoxicated (DUI), leaving the scene of an accident causing personal injury, and driving while intoxicated causing property damage or personal injury.

Now people want to know details about DaniLeigh's case and whether she went to prison.

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Did DaniLeigh go to jail? Here's an update on her case.

DaniLeigh was taken into custody after her arrest. However, she did not spend any significant time behind bars. She was released on bail shortly after her arrest. According to PEOPLE, DaniLeigh's bail was set at $9,500.

The singer was ultimately able to avoid prison after pleading guilty to one count of drunken driving and one count of drunken driving causing serious bodily harm. XXLThe court sentenced her to five years probation for the incident, but her lawyer insists that she is not guilty.

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“She [DaniLeigh] was not really to blame for the accident and she did not know that she [hit] someone, but there was damage to the car,” said DaniLeigh's lawyer Michael Catalano. “She wants to say, 'I'm really sorry,' but [the victim] has a lawyer and we never let people talk because it can be disastrous for them. The truth is that the injured gentleman was to blame for the accident. She is very apologetic about it and thinks it's terrible that anyone was hurt.”

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The terms of DaniLeigh's probation require her to stay out of any legal trouble for five years. She also faces two other charges: one for leaving the scene of a crime and another for driving under the influence. However, those charges will be dropped if she successfully completes her probation.

The bodycam footage of DaniLeigh's arrest is shocking!

On August 23, bodycam footage of DaniLeigh's drunk driving arrest was released, and it's shocking. The clip shows the moment cops pulled the “Easy” singer over shortly after she hit a moped driver.

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When questioned, DaniLeigh denied hitting the driver, but officers handcuffed her. Rapper Quavo arrived at the scene, although it is unclear if he was with DaniLeigh before the ride. Quavo then attempted to get information from the arresting officer, but was rebuffed.

As the video progresses, DaniLeigh becomes more frustrated. “I'm a singer, you can't arrest me,” she tells the officer. Later, the officers lead her away in handcuffs and she can be heard screaming, “I didn't hit anyone.”

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