Sitcom Actress Arrested In LAX On Suspicion of Drug Possession
Mackenzie Phillips, former sitcom actress and star of “American Graffiti,” has been charged with the possession of drugs after she was arrested at LAX, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Phillips, 48, was reportedly arrested Aug. 27 after she went through a security check at the Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 4 and officials allegedly found illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia such as hypodermic needles.
Phillips has been charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, heroin and cocaine and one misdemeanor possession of needle or syringe. She is currently out on a $20,000 bail and is expected to be arraigned next month.
Possession of narcotics, recreational drugs or unauthorized prescription drugs is a serious crime in California. But as Southern California Drug Crime Defense attorneys who have successfully defended numerous people charged with drug crimes, we know that many of these cases involve illegal search and seizure – which means the arresting officer did not follow state law when he or she searched your vehicle, residence or person for the drugs. In such situations, it’s extremely difficult for the state to prove to whom the drugs belong.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a drug crime in Southern California, please call Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Neil Shouse to discuss your case for free. We have the background, the experience, the knowledge and the expertise it takes to keep you out of jail and get you the help you need.
