Andy Dick Pleads Not Guilty in Drug Case
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Comic actor Andy Dick (search), who starred in the NBC series "NewsRadio" and the 1998 movie "Bongwater," pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.
An attorney entered the plea Wednesday in Riverside County Superior Court on behalf of the 38-year-old actor, records show.
A June 29 pretrial hearing was ordered for Dick, who was cited for allegedly possessing less than an ounce of marijuana.
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Dick, who currently appears in the ABC comedy "Less Than Zero," (search) was arrested by Indio police on May 2 after a security guard at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival reportedly saw him trying to light a joint.
Three years ago, a Los Angeles judge dismissed felony drug charges against the comedian after he successfully completed an 18-month diversion program.
On June 11, 2001, Superior Court Judge Stephen Marcus dismissed a felony charge of possession of cocaine and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and a smoking device.
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The actor had pleaded guilty to those counts in August 1999.
Afterward, Dick said in a statement that he was happy he had the time to "conquer my problems."