Joe Simpson (Jessica & Ashlees dad) Arrested For DUI

(TMZ) - Joe Simpson - Jessica Simpsons father - was arrested for DUI in L.A... TMZ has learned.

According to law enforcement sources, 54-year-old Joe was busted on Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks on August 4.

LAPD cops pulled Joes car over around 10 PM... and during the stop, officers got the feeling he was intoxicated and ultimately cuffed the famous pop and took him to the pokey.

Joe was booked and spent the rest of the night behind bars. He was released without having to post bail at 9:41 the following day.

The case has not been sent over to prosecutors in the L.A. City Attorneys Office yet, but if criminal charges are filed, its likely Joe will not get any jail time since its his first offense.  Hell probably end up with a big fat fine - something his daughter will have no problem paying. 

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