Former Teen Idol Pleads in Drug Possession Case
Posted on Nov 16, 2010 6:35pm PST
Leif Garret has pleaded no contest to the drug possession charges against him, including possession of heroin. He has not yet been sentenced in the case, but is expected to enter a drug treatment program instead of going to jail. He was originally arrested earlier this year after being stopped by police at a subway station due to appearing to be on drugs. He had heroin in his possession.
Drug possession charges are not taken lightly by courts and should be handled properly at all times. There are many difficult legal aspects that you will have to deal with when charged with drug possession. You will want to protect your rights and ensure that justice is upheld. Being charged with possession can affect your personal and professional life so it's important that you seek help when dealing with this situation.
By working with a criminal defense attorney, you can protect your rights and allow for an expert to handle the difficult legal aspects you will be facing. It's in your best interest to have a defense lawyer working on your behalf so that you do not have to worry about how to handle your case. If you or someone you know is being charged with possession then you should take the time to contact a defense attorney to begin discussing your case and moving forward.
