Even Famous Celebs Need a Drug Crime Attorney

Celebrities who decide to get high often wind up needing to call in a drug crime attorney. In fact, theatrical or musical performers get in trouble with their drugs-of-choice more than the average Joe does.

Sensitive artist types often like to chill out or increase energy in order to enhance their talent or perhaps just because they have big bucks and like to party. The blues and jazz performers of yesteryear liked their alcohol and heroin as well as a slew of other mood alterations. Some singers or writers get hooked on substances as a way to help them create. Many artists feel that it is a way of accessing creativity or tuning into their muse. Here are some famous icons who dabbled, got caught and needed a drug crime attorney:

- Louis Armstrong: The famous jazz musician was busted for marijuana back in the early 1930’s but the charge was reportedly dropped later. Louis was well known for his trumpet playing and his love of wine, women and song.

- Hoyt Axton: Hoyt Axton and his wife got nabbed for having nearly a pound of marijuana at their home in the late 1990’s. They claimed it was being used to alleviate stress but that was back before medical uses were being supported publicly.

- Chuck Berry: Chuck was caught with a variety of substances over the years including pot, cocaine, hashish and underage girlfriends. He could belt out as well as write some catchy tunes but unfortunately got caught himself on several occasions.

- David Bowie: Bowie was arrested in the 1970’s for cannabis possession but didn’t serve jail time. He was also a renowned cocaine user which reportedly has a connection with his “Ziggy Stardust” alter ego.

- James Brown: James Brown was caught with weed plus had a few other run-ins with the law related to guns and high speed vehicular pursuits. He became addicted to prescription pain killers. It’s no wonder that one of his hit songs was “I Feel Good.”

- Lenny Bruce: Lenny Bruce was a comic who was not only busted for pot a couple of times during the 1960’s but also got in trouble with the law for saying off-color words during his shows.

- Notorious B.I.G.: This entertainer got arrested for selling cocaine, possessing cannabis and being involved with illegal automatic weapons. He spent time in jail before his trial even happened and eventually died before his time. The rapper’s initials reportedly stood for “business instead of games.”

- Ken Kesey: Ken Kesey was a famous writer who wrote “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” and more. He was a proponent of LSD mind expansion but was arrested for pot.

Over the years, celebrities have enjoyed imbibing a variety of mood altering substances. Just because they are or were rich and famous doesn’t mean they are above the law. When arrests happen to movie stars, musicians and writers for possessing or dealing illegal narcotics, these talented icons need a savvy drug crime attorney just like average citizens.