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Rapper Coolio Charged With Cocaine Possession and Will Likely Seek Representation by an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

By Walin & Klarich

An article in the Los Angeles Times describes the arrest and charging of rapper and actor ?Coolio? with battery and possession of cocaine after a run-in at the Los Angeles International Airport. The well known entertainer allegedly grabbed a screener?s arm to prevent the search of his luggage, which allegedly uncovered rock cocaine. Coolio?s real name, Artis Leon Ivey, 45, was charged with one felony count of possession of cocaine, one misdemeanor count of battery, and one misdemeanor count of possession of a smoking device. He was released on bail after being taken to the Los Angeles police Department?s jail in Van Nuys, and could face up to three years in state prison. In California, possession of drugs (or drug paraphernalia) can be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the amount and type of drugs you may possess...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on April 21, 2009 (boomark / email).