Kiefer Sutherland charged with drunk driving

Drunk driving charges have been filed against Hollywood actor Kiefer Sutherland, the Los Angeles city attorney’s office said today.

City attorney spokesman Nick Velasquez said the star of the TV drama '24' was charged with one count each of driving under the influence and driving with a blood-alcohol level of .08 or above.

If convicted, he faces up to a year in jail. He is on probation for a similar 2004 conviction, which could add as much as six months to his sentence.

The 40-year-old actor was pulled over Tuesday after leaving a Hollywood party at the trendy Area nightclub.