Kim Zolciak’s Daughter Ariana Gets 24 Months Probation For 2022 DUI Arrest

Kim Zolciak's daughter, Ariana Biermann, narrowly escapes jail in DUI verdict.

The reality star finally received a final hearing for her 2022 arrest for driving while intoxicated, although her charges were significantly reduced after taking a plea deal.

Ariana Biermann was taken into custody on August 13, 2022, and hit with six misdemeanor charges, including failure to obey signs, underage possession of alcohol, and many more.

The 23-year-old's court hearing held on May 23 over her arrest three years ago confirmed that she struck a plea deal and pleaded guilty to reckless driving and possessing and use of drugs or related substances.

Ariana was officially sentenced to 24 months of probation with a stern warning to obey all laws, avoid alcohol, and ensure a regular meeting with her probation officer.

Ariana stands the risk of facing a jail term if she goes against these ground rules. On the flip side, strict adherence to the terms of her plea deal will earn her an early freedom from the rules and restrictions.

She was also ordered to be available for random drug tests, which may be requested by her "probation officer, a law enforcement officer, or other official." 

Finally, Ariana was ordered to pay over $2,000 in fines, complete 40 hours of community service, and avoid alcohol and drugs unless prescribed. In Touch reported that she must also undergo a substance abuse evaluation and participate in a Victim Impact program.

The TV star's legal team did not sheathe their swords without a fight. As noted by The Blast, last August, her lawyers requested that the court dismiss the evidence presented by prosecutors in the case.

They debated the origin of the evidence, suggesting that it was obtained illegally. In addition to not pleading guilty to the charges, Ariana's team also asked that her case be tried before a jury.

On the legitimacy of the evidence produced, Ariana's lawyers explained that the evidence collated following her initial arrest did not exactly prove that she was under the influence or involved in any criminal activity. The attorneys also added that she did not disobey any traffic laws while driving.

This argument formed the basis for their request that the field sobriety test results be dismissed as inaccurate. Her lawyers also stated that the officer in charge of the test may not have been duly qualified for the task.

In the police report, the reality star allegedly lied about drinking before driving, even though there was a strong smell of alcohol detected. While Ariana admitted to using a THC vape pen the night before her arrest, she denied any wrongdoing related to alcohol.

The star was arrested alongside her boyfriend, Hudson McLeroy, after what was described as a minor fender bender. Hudson's presence in the passenger seat during the DUI arrest was unsurprising, as the two have been involved on and off romantically for several years.

Her attorney, Justin Spizmand, claimed that when the police arrived, they prematurely initiated a DUI investigation based on the officer's judgment. He emphasized that his client was simply upset and anxious due to the minor accident and firmly denied the DUI allegations.

The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum and her estranged husband are not exactly best of friends, and things have stayed intense between them since they separated. 

According to a report by The Blast, Kim has repeatedly stated that she will not involve her children in her estrangement from Kroy Biermann. She spoke on her last moments with the entrepreneur, describing it as "torture" due to Kroy's very controlling character.

Kim suggested that his actions had created a rift between them, indicating that the situation was much more severe than others perceived it to be. Despite this, she chose not to reveal the underlying details of their struggles to protect her kids from bad press.

The TV star moved out of their shared Georgia mansion as 2024 rolled up and is now focused on forging ahead with a new life. As shared by The Blast, she expressed happiness in embracing her new life in a different house and cherishing quality moments with her children. 

Emphasizing the importance of joy, she mentioned their efforts to engage in fun activities together, saying, "We try to make it joyful. We try to do fun things. I try to do fun things."

In her romantic life, the Bravo alum revealed that she was seeing someone mysterious who is neither a celebrity nor a former athlete like her estranged husband.

Kroy and Kim tied the knot in a lavish 2011 wedding ceremony and welcomed four children. Two years later, the former footballer officially filed to adopt Kim's two children from a previous marriage.

All seems well in Kim Zolciak and her daughter's paradise.