In the world of child stars, arrest is not uncommon. In fact, it’s come to be expected.
A number of Disney stars have been charged with various crimes over the years. For some it’s a one-time mistake — for others, it’s a lifestyle. Their crimes range from DUI to manslaughter.
Debby Ryan, shocked fans in 2016, when she was arrested for a DUI in April. At around 11 p.m. PDT on the night of the incident, police responded to a report of a car accident. According to TMZ, Ryan crashed her Audi into a Mercedes Benz, leaving the other driver with minor injuries.
Police administered a field sobriety test and found that Ryan’s blood alcohol content was just .2 over the legal limit of .08. The “Jessie” actress was released from jail on $100,000 bail. She later released a statement apologizing to fans for her involvement in the incident.
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“Jessie” star Debby Ryan, photographed at the premiere of “Jessica Darling’s It List,” in Los Angeles, on June 20, 2016, was arrested in April 2016 for DUI.Getty Images“Zenon” star Kirsten Storm, photographed at the 42nd annual daytime Emmys in Burbank, California, on April 26, 2015, was arrested in 2007 for DUI.Getty Images“Suite Life of Zack and Cody” star Phil Lewis, photographed during the 12th annual Lupus L.A. Orange Ball in Beverly Hills, California, on May 24, 2012, was arrested in 1991 and charged with manslaughter for causing the death of a 21-year-old. He was driving drunk at the time. Getty Images“Smart Guy” star Jason Weaver, photographed at the “Gangster Squad” after party in Los Angeles, on November 29, 2012, was arrested in 2011 for pooping on someone’s lawn.Getty Images“That’s So Raven” star Anneliese van der Pol, photographed at the GLSEN Respect Awards on June 1, 2015 in New York City, was arrested in 2006 for driving drunk. Her blood alcohol content was nearly two times the legal limit of .08.Getty Images“Lab Rats” star Kelli Berglund, photographed at the Streamy Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on October 4, 2016, was arrested at Coachella music festival in April 2016 for using a fake ID. Getty Images“That’s So Raven” star Orlando Brown, photographed at AFI Fest in Hollywood, California, on November 7, 2007, has been arrested several times since the Disney show ended. Charges include possession of methamphetamine, domestic battery and more. Getty Images“Smart Guy” actor Omar Gooding, photographed at the Ford Neighborhood Awards in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 8, 2015, was arrested in 2013 for DUI.Getty Images“Even Stevens” star Shia LaBeouf has been arrested more than a handful of times. The actor, seen above at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, has his first run-in with the law at the age of nine. His most recent arrest came in January, when he was arrested for allegedly assaulting an alleged neo Nazi at his anti-Donald Trump art instillation.Getty Images“Smart House” actor Ryan Merriman, photographed at the Viper Room relaunch in West Hollywood, California, on November 17, 2015, was arrested for DUI in 2011.Getty Images“Hannah Montana” star Mitchel Musso, photographed at the Nylon magazine young Hollywood issue party on May 9, 2012, in Hollywood, California, was arrested for DUI in 2011. He was 20 years old at the time.Getty Images“Wizards of Waverly Place” star Jake T. Austin, photographed at Z100 Jingle Ball in New York City on December 9, 2016, was arrested for DUI in 2013. He was arrested in the same vehicle that was involved in a 4-car hit-and-run prior to the actor's arrest.Getty ImagesLindsay Lohan, photographed at the Love X Fashion X Art even in New York City on February 13, 2017, has been arrested several times between 2007 and 2012. Charges against her include DUI, failing drug tests while on probation and theft.Getty Images
