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Weapons Charges for Popular Comedian

By Steven Rodriguez

Comedian Katt Williams has been arrested on weapons charges in midtown Manhattan after police say they pulled him over for driving a car without license plates. The 35-year-old performer was released on bail Thursday in time to make it for his show at Carnegie Hall. He told the audience that he “just got out of jail.” Police say a handgunwas found in Williams’ car after he was stopped for the alleged traffic violation. Williams is best known for his role in the movie “Friday After Next” and for his appearances in rap videos. He also voices “A Pimp Named Slickback” in “The Boondocks” animated television series. Gun and other Weapons charges in California include: Possessing a Gun (concealed, loaded or otherwise with no permit) Possessing a Firearm by an Ex-Felon (concealed, loaded or otherwise with no permit) Possessing an Assault Weapon Possessing a Weapon((illegal weapons include knives, daggers, brass knuckles, nunchucks and other martial arts weapons) Brandishing a Firearm Discharging a Firearm Selling a Firearm (unlawful sale) Using a Gun in Committing a Crime (assault, robbery, drug offenses) Gun/weapon charges are aggressively prosecuted in California...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on November 07, 2008 (boomark / email).