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Doherty vs the law

Pete Doherty walking free from prison

Pete Doherty has been released from prison after serving 29 days of a 14-week sentence stemming from drug and driving offences.

Pete Doherty at West London Magistrates' Court

It's far from the only time he's been in trouble with the law. The singer was arrested last August over drug possession and spent a night in the cells.

Pete Doherty at West London Magistrates' Court

Doherty at a London court a few weeks before on 7 August 2007 - he was being sentenced for a previous drugs charge.

Pete Doherty at Thames Magistrates' Court

December 2006: Dealing with the press scrum after getting a driving ban and a £770 fine - once again it was drugs related.

Pete Doherty at Thames Magistrates' Court

November 2006: Doherty got another fine after admitting assaulting a BBC reporter.

Pete Doherty at Thames Magistrates' Court

The Babyshambles star was told to go to rehab at The Priory clinic after yet another arrest in August 2006.

Pete Doherty at Thames Magistrates' Court

March 2006: Accused of seven counts of carrying heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis.

Pete Doherty at Ealing Magistrates' Court

February 2006: A relieved Doherty waves at fans after escaping prison and getting 12 months community service for drugs offences.




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