‘The Outsiders’ Actor, Leif Garrett, Arrested For Los Angeles Drug Crime - Possession Of Heroin

Posted on: February 20, 2010 at 2:23 a.m.

The amount of drugs in the city of Los Angeles is unbelievable, and the need for top-notch Los Angeles drug crimes defense attorneys is huge. Whether movie stars or house moms, Los Angeles drug crimes defense attorneys represent people in all walks of life.

Leif Garrett, the former 1970s teen idol, was arrested late Monday after allegedly carrying heroin into a Los Angeles Metrolink subway station. The singer and actor, who has been featured in tons of films, soundtracks and television shows, was released on bond Wednesday, according to Los Angeles County sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore.

The 48-year-old former child star was shaking and sweating at the time of his arrest, according to Whitmore. Garrett denied having drugs at first and allowed them to search him, then admitted that he had black tar heroin in his shoe, said Whitmore.

This is not Garrett’s first encounter with the law or drug use. In 2006, Garrett was arrested at another Los Angeles subway stop for having heroin.

In 2006, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years of probation after opting out of a drug treatment program.

Garrett appeared in films including 1983's The Outsiders, alongside big names such as Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez and Tom Cruise.

A spokeswoman for Garrett did not comment.

The actor is due back in court Feb. 24. It was not immediately clear if Garrett had a Los Angeles drug crimes defense attorney.

A Los Angeles drug offense, however small, can be terrifying and can carry serious penalties if the accused is convicted. These penalties can include drug treatment programs, fines, probation, community service and even jail time. Even a small amount of drugs in a drug possession case can land someone in jail if the circumstances allow.

A dedicated and professional Los Angeles drug crimes defense attorney team can prove to be invaluable to anyone facing a Los Angeles drug offense. The knowledgeable Los Angeles drug defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP will work on your behalf to negotiate with police and prosecutors.

We will make sure that the case is valid and that your constitutional rights were not violated when the arrest was made. We will also devise a plan that might be able to have your charges reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor or infraction depending on the circumstances surrounding the case.

If you have been charged with a drug offense, contact the professional and knowledgeable Los Angeles drug crimes defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP by calling 1-877-781-1570 immediately. You can also check out our website at www.keglawyers.com for more information pertaining to drug possession charges, drug offenses and the drug offense booking and court process.

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