WARRANT Wants To Avoid 'Negative Publicity' Resulting From JANI LANE's 'Poor Judgment'

Californian hard rockers WARRANT have released the following statement regarding the reports that the band's former lead singer, Jani Lane, was arrested Wednesday night (June 17) in Los Angeles for a misdemeanor DUI traffic accident:

"Jani Lane, who was officially dismissed from the band WARRANT in 2008, is in no way affiliated with WARRANT at present. It is to be known that Jani Lane's actions should not be misrepresented as those of the lead singer of WARRANT. WARRANT, whose lineup consists of Jerry Dixon, Joey Allen, Erik Turner, Steven Sweet and Robert Mason, express concern for the possible dangers that Mr. Lane's actions pose. WARRANT, represented by the William Morris Agency, are embarking on new ventures, including touring and recording. WARRANT wish to avoid any negative opinions and publicity that wrongful association to Mr. Lane might cause resulting from his poor judgment."

According to the police, Lane was involved in a small fender bender in the Woodland Hills area at around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lane allegedly hit a parked car and when cops arrived at the scene, he showed signs of intoxication.

No one was injured in the incident.

The 45-year-old singer was arrested and taken to LAPD's Van Nuys division where he was booked for a misdemeanor and was released teh next morning on $30,000 bail.

You can view Lane's arrest/booking details by entering his first and last name on the web site of The Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department.

When asked in a May 18, 2009 interview with "The Johnny Dare Morning Show" how he managed to "get straight," Jani replied, "It's just a matter of deciding you're done, in my opinion. I mean, that probably oversimplifies it, but really, really and truly you have to go, 'You know what? I'm done with this. I don't like feeling like this, I don't like living like this.' And it's also nice to get the creativity back, which is impossible to flow when you're unconscious."

Lane originally left WARRANT in 2002 to pursue a solo career. He released a solo album, "Back Down to One", in 2003, but shortly after was admitted to a rehab center for alcohol and drug-related exhaustion. He also appeared on VH1's reality series "Celebrity Fit Club".

WARRANT announced in September 2008 that it was splitting with Jani Lane six months after the band first reunited with the troubled vocalist. He has since been replaced by Robert Mason (LYNCH MOB, CRY OF LOVE, BIG COCK).

Behind-the-scenes footage of WARRANT on the road in Oklahoma on March 27, 2009 can be viewed below.