411Lowdown.com

I guess he’s trying to imitate Mel Gibson or something, but it’s pretty surprising to see former child star Haley Joel Osment arrested on drunken driving and drug possession charges.

Superior Court Judge John Doyle sentenced the 18-year-old actor to three years probation and ordered Osment to spend 60 hours in an alcohol rehabilitation and education program, as well as attend at least 26 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings over a six-month period.

Osment, who didn’t attend the court hearing, also must pay $1,500 in fines.

The actor’s attorney, David Wood, entered the no contest pleas on his client’s behalf to one count each of misdemeanor driving under the influence and misdemeanor marijuana possession. Two other charges — another misdemeanor DUI and a vehicle code infraction — were dropped by prosecutors.

Authorities said the actor’s blood-alcohol level was measured after the accident at .16 percent, twice the legal limit.

Osment’s movie credits include “The Sixth Sense,” in which he was nominated for an Academy Award, and “Pay It Forward.” He recently finished work on the film “Home of the Giants.”  Full story on MSN News.

Not a great way to start your adult life when your claim to fame is being an innocent little kid in movies.  I guess he’s trying to shed that image and be more like Chris Farley or Mel Gibson (lol).

Cheers kid - have another!