Nicole Richie To Fight DUI Charge

The star will be in a Los Angeles court on July 11 to face the charge of driving her car under the influence of drugs and alcohol.  The 25 year-old will plead not guilty to the charges.

Richie was arrested last December.  If she is found guilty, she could face a prison sentence of up to one year.  In 2003, the adopted daughter of singer Lionel Richie was arrested for the same reason.

Richie’s friend and Simple Life co-star, Paris Hilton, is currently serving a prison sentence for driving while on a suspended driver’s license.