Tatum O'Neal Pleads Guilty for Cocaine Charges

by Bodog Beat Entertainment Buzz | July 2nd, 2008

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Since she's a celebrity, there's a good chance that these charges will be dropped. (AP Images)

Actress Tatum O'Neal has plead guilty for her June 1 arrest, according to People magazine. O'Neal was arrested for allegedly buying cocaine near her home.

"I was trying to relapse," O'Neal told People. "I made a giant, horrible mistake that I regret and feel really ashamed and embarrassed about. I take full responsibility."

New York judge Elisa Koenderman ordered O'Neal to spend two half-day sessions in a drug rehabilitation program and pay a fine of $95, and if O'Neal meets these conditions before her next court date (Sept. 4), the case will be dismissed.

Seriously, paying a $95 fine will get you out of a cocaine charge? Oh, to be a celebrity.