'Freaky Friday' (2003) star Lindsay Lohan has had several legal issues. These have included arrests for DUI, substance possession, and probation violations. Some might say that her run-ins with the law have overshadowed her once-promising acting career.
Justin Martin who appeared in Disney's 'High School Musical 3' (2008) was arrested in July 2015. He had engaged in a shoot-out with police in Boston and was sentenced to 18 months after he pleaded guilty.
in 2014, the 'Lab Rats' star was arrested for driving under the influence while underage. Though he blew a 0.08 on the breathalyzer test, which is the legal limit, he was only 18 so he was still arrested.
'Lab Rats' star Kelli Berglund was arrested in 2016 at Coachella for using a fake ID. Eventually, she was cited and released.
'Mighty Ducks' (1991) actor Shaun Weiss was arrested and charged in 2020 for burglary while under the influence of methamphetamine.
The 'Liv and Maddie' actress was arrested in 2016 while protesting the presidential election. In the end, she was only issued a citation before being released.
Daniel Samonas played the love interest of Selena Gomez in 'Wizards of Waverly Place.' He was arrested in 2018 while attending the Burning Man festival. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving, though he originally faced a DUI charge.
Brandon Mychal Smith starred in 'Sonny with a Chance.' He was arrested in July 2017 when he was caught driving under the influence. He had to complete a nine-month first-offender alcohol program, as well as other substance education courses and counseling.
'Lemonade Mouth' star Adam Hicks was arrested in 2018 for allegedly carrying out a string of robberies alongside his girlfriend. Though he pleaded not guilty, he was sentenced to five years of prison time.
Ronni Hawk, who starred in 'Stuck in the Middle,' was only 20 years old when she was charged with domestic battery, assault with a deadly weapon, and brandishing a knife.
The 'K.C. Undercover' actor was sentenced to a suspended five-year sentence for alleged domestic abuse of his girlfriend in 2019. He was ordered to take a 52-week domestic violence awareness class and spend one year in an outpatient alcohol program.
'The Luck of the Irish' (2001) star was arrested and charged with two counts of DUI in 2011. He was ordered to spend nine months in a first-offender alcohol program and pay a fine of US$390.
Kirsten Storms is known for several roles, including voicing the character Bonnie Rockwaller in Disney's 'Kim Possible.' In 2007, she was arrested for driving under the influence after being pulled over for flicking a cigarette out her car window. She was sentenced to 36 months probation and ordered to complete a 90-day alcohol program.
Phil Lewis, famous for his role as Mr. Moseby in 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,' was arrested in 1991 for vehicular manslaughter. He had been driving under the influence and got into an accident that resulted in a woman's death. He served only one year of his five-year sentence.
David Henrie played the big brother in 'Wizards of Waverly Place' and was arrested in September 2018 after he carried a loaded gun into LAX airport. However, Henrie legally owned the gun and was only sentenced to two years probation.
Austin, who starred in the 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' was arrested in 2013 for DUI. He was involved in a four-car hit-and-run a month later. The DUI charges were eventually dismissed in exchange for a speeding charge.
In 2011, 'Hannah Montana' star Mitchel Musso was arrested for driving under the influence while underage. He was sentenced to three years probation and forced to attend an alcohol education course.
The star of 'Even Stevens,' Shia LaBeouf unfortunately had multiple encounters with the law over the years. In 2008 he had a DUI arrest and in 2014 was arrested for disorderly conduct.
'Lizzie McGuire' star Lalaine Vergara-Paras was arrested in 2007 for felony possession of methamphetamine. She then completed a substance treatment program and ultimately had her record expunged.
The 'That’s So Raven' star has faced multiple arrests. From domestic battery to substance possession and resisting arrest, Orlando Brown is no stranger to trouble.
Britney Spears was once a 'Mickey Mouse Club' member and was arrested in 2007 for a hit-and-run. Over the years, she has faced extreme public scrutiny for her erratic behavior during this period.
Debby Ryan, who starred in 'Jessie' was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in 2016 after she drove into another car and subsequently blew a 0.11 in a field sobriety test.
Stony Westmoreland played the grandfather in the Disney sitcom 'Andi Mack.' He was arrested in 2018 on federal charges for allegedly enticing an underage child into unlawful activity. He was charged with one count of coercion and enticement.
In August 2024, the Disney Channel actress was arrested at the Universal Studios theme park in Los Angeles. She was determined to be the primary aggressor in a domestic dispute and was arrested for spousal battery. Her case will be sent to the Van Nuys Superior Court House for filing.
Sources: (The Hollywood Reporter) (InTouch) (WatchMojo) (J-14)
Kyle Massey, known for his role in 'That's So Raven,' was charged with a felony in 2021 after allegedly sending explicit materials to a minor. Massey denies the allegations and even claims that the mother of the alleged victim assaulted him when he was a child.
Vanessa Hudgens, who played Gabriella Montez in Disney's 'High School Musical' film series, was fined US$1,000 in 2016 for violating a rock in the Coconino National Forest in Arizona by carving her and her boyfriend's names into it.
The journey for child stars growing up can be extremely challenging. This is especially true for former Disney stars who were once adored by millions for their wholesomeness on screen. While some Disney alumni have navigated growing up with grace and ease, others have not. From DUIs to substance-related arrests, these stars' encounters with the law have shocked fans and raised questions about the pressures of fame on minors.
Curious about which former Disney stars have faced legal issues? Click through now to learn their stories.
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The journey for child stars growing up can be extremely challenging. This is especially true for former Disney stars who were once adored by millions for their wholesomeness on screen. While some Disney alumni have navigated growing up with grace and ease, others have not. From DUIs to substance-related arrests, these stars' encounters with the law have shocked fans and raised questions about the pressures of fame on minors.
Curious about which former Disney stars have faced legal issues? Click through now to learn their stories.