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Mischa Barton Charged with DUI, Marijuana Possession
Wed, Feb 27, 2008 2:57 pm
source: news.xinhuanet.com
BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- British-born star Mischa Barton has been charged with driving under the influence and possession of marijuana by L.A. police, media reported Wednesday.
Court papers show the former star of "The O.C." is facng four misdemeanors: driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while having a 0.08 percent or higher blood alcohol level, driving without a valid license and possession of marijuana (28.5 grams or less), reports said.
Barton, 22, was arrested in West Hollywood on Dec. 27 after her vehicle was seen straddling two lanes of traffic and she failed to signal when making a turn, police have said.
Barton played Marissa Cooper on "The O.C." from 2003 to 2006, when her character died in a car crash. She also has appeared in several movies, including "The Sixth Sense" and the upcoming "Virgin Territory."
Her arraignment on the misdemeanor charges is set for Thursday in Beverly Hills Superior Court.
Court papers show the former star of "The O.C." is facng four misdemeanors: driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while having a 0.08 percent or higher blood alcohol level, driving without a valid license and possession of marijuana (28.5 grams or less), reports said.
Barton, 22, was arrested in West Hollywood on Dec. 27 after her vehicle was seen straddling two lanes of traffic and she failed to signal when making a turn, police have said.
Barton played Marissa Cooper on "The O.C." from 2003 to 2006, when her character died in a car crash. She also has appeared in several movies, including "The Sixth Sense" and the upcoming "Virgin Territory."
Her arraignment on the misdemeanor charges is set for Thursday in Beverly Hills Superior Court.
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Mar 10 2008, 6:49 am
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Mar 9 2008, 7:49 am
Reality Torpedo
Mar 7 2008, 1:07 pm
The point being made went right over your head .
Knowledge is Power ? I wish you luck with that .
Amused
Mar 5 2008, 4:00 am
Whoever is responsible for the editing of this article had a serious stoner moment. Put down the doobie and look it over!
HU210
Mar 4 2008, 7:33 am
truthmissile
Mar 3 2008, 5:26 pm
Knowledge is Power.
hey man,
Feb 29 2008, 4:18 am
The Muffin Man
Feb 28 2008, 6:55 pm
Am I right? Who wants a muffin?
???
Feb 28 2008, 4:32 pm
HOU CARES
Feb 28 2008, 4:31 pm
MrBudWyzer
Feb 28 2008, 1:21 pm
Puff...Puff...
time to legalize
Feb 27 2008, 9:29 pm
wasn't this story
Feb 27 2008, 5:57 pm
big baby jesus
Feb 27 2008, 5:27 pm
time to legalize
Feb 27 2008, 4:38 pm
People get with the program we are never gonna get Marijuana legalized if idiots keep doing dumd shit like this.
I agree she (whoever she is)
should be charged just like a drunk driver.....Us responsible Marijuana smoker
don't need to be judged like this idiot.
Buzz Ard
Feb 27 2008, 4:22 pm
kinder
Feb 27 2008, 3:21 pm
license
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