Shannon Beador's DUI Sentence Criticized as Lenient

Shannon Beador, star of The Real Housewives of Orange County, was cited in Orange County, California, on May 21, 2025, for using her phone while driving, a minor violation that does not add points to her record. This occurred while she remains on probation for a 2023 DUI and hit-and-run, where she crashed into a residential building with a blood alcohol content three times the legal limit. Her sentence included three years probation, community service, and a nine-month alcohol program, but was criticized as too lenient by Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. Beador has publicly expressed remorse, stating gratitude that no one was hurt and confirming she has made restitution. She continues to address the incident through therapy and public apologies to her family. The events and their repercussions have been discussed on Season 18 of RHOC.