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Criminal record
Since beginning public life as a rapper, DMX has made headlines for multiple arrests, such as for animal cruelty,[8] reckless driving,[9] unlicensed driving, drug possession,[10] and identity falsification.[11] In 1999 officers from the Fort Lee Police Department executed a search of his home, which led to Earl Simmons aka DMX surrendering himself the next day on weapons charges.[12] He has served some jail time, such as a 15-day sentence in 2000 for possession of marijuana[13] and another in 2001 for driving without a license and possession marijuana. His appeal to reduce the 2001 sentence was denied, and he was charged with assault for allegedly throwing objects at prison guards.[1]
In June 2004, he was arrested at the John F. Kennedy International Airport on charges of cocaine possession, criminal impersonation, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief, menacing, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol while claiming to be a federal agent and attempting to carjack a vehicle.[14] He was given a conditional discharge on December 8, 2004 but pled guilty on October 25, 2005 to violating parole.[15]
On November 18, 2005, DMX was sentenced to 70 days in jail for violating his parole; the lateness charge caused a 10-day extension from the original 60-day plan.[16] For good behavior, DMX was released from jail early on December 30, 2005.[17]
As of December 31, 2008, DMX has pleaded guilty to charges of drug possession, theft and animal cruelty and was sentenced to 90 days.[18][19] On May 22, 2009, DMX entered a plea agreement/change of plea. He pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated assault. His judgements took place on June 8, 2009.[20][21]