Rapper T.I., famous for pop hits "Whatever You Like" and "Dead and Gone", will soon need help from a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, since the rapper and his wife were both arrested on drug possession charges earlier this week in West Hollywood. The Los Angeles Times reports that T.I, whose real name is Clifford Harris, was pulled over in West Hollywood for a traffic violation. However, when sheriff's deputies smelled marijuana coming from his vehicle during the traffic stop, an investigation ignited.
T.I and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were found to be in possession of a controlled substance during the investigation. They were both taken to the West Hollywood sheriff's station and booked on felony drug possession charges.
Some people in the hip-hop community might be surprised by T.I's arrest, but this is not the Atlanta-based rapper's first run-in with the law. In 2009, the man was sentenced to a year behind bars for a federal weapons charge and was put on probation until 2013 over the incident. Some attorneys are saying that T.I. violated the terms of his probation with his most recent arrest.
The simplest traffic violations can often lead to an arrest for driving under the influence or drug possession. This is because an officer can interrogate you or search your car if he or she suspects criminal activity. The smell of marijuana can be a reason for an officer to suspect criminal activity. More information about the laws of vehicle searches can be found through our Related Resources pages.
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- If You're Stopped by the Police: FAQ (FindLaw)
- See a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney (FindLaw)
- Vehicle Searches (FindLaw)
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