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Monday, October 17, 2011

Big Boi Reaches Deal on Drug Charges

Hip-hop artist and Outkast band member Antwan "Big Boi" Patton has reached a deal to avoid jail time for the drug charges he received in August.

Back in August, Big Boi was returning from a cruise ship vacation to Puerto Rico and Grand Turk Island. When exiting the ship in Miami, Florida, Big Boi was arrested for drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia after a drug-sniffing dog detected the illegal substances. The 36-year-old rapper was in possession of MDMA powder, Ecstasy, Viagra pills, and a cigarette roller containing marijuana residue. He consequently received two felony drug charges.

On October 13, Big Boi avoided jail time for the charges by reaching a deal that includes drug testing, community service, and a donation of $2,000 to a charitable organization. As part of the deal, Big Boi must remain drug-free for three months in order to have the felony charges dropped.

According to Big Boi's attorney, the drugs were discovered in the "collective luggage" of the group traveling with Big Boi.

If you have been arrested for drug charges anywhere in Florida, including Orlando and Orange County, please contact the experienced Florida defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm to schedule a free and confidential consultation.

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