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Is Jessica Simpson's Dad, Joe Simpson, Headed to Jail For DUI Charge?

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Aug. 15 2012, Published 8:36 a.m. ET

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Who knew preacher Papa Joe Simpson would be the one with the longest rap sheet in the family?

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Jessica and Ashlee Simpson's squeaky clean dad, Joe, was officially charged with two misdemeanor counts today, one for driving under the influence and one for driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher, after his August 4 arrest in Sherman Oaks, Calif.

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The double charges could lead to time behind bars for the minister who hails from Texas.

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If found guilty, the maximum sentence carries six months in jail, 36 months probation and a $1,000 fine.

He will be arraigned on August 30 in L.A.

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