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Mischa Barton charged with DUI

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles district attorney has charged actress Mischa Barton with driving under the influence and possession of under an ounce of pot, it was reported.

Barton, best known for her role on the TV show "The O.C.," was also charged with driving with a blood-alcohol level of .08 percent or higher, as well as driving without a license, TMZ.com said Tuesday.

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The offenses are all misdemeanors and stem from her Dec. 27 arrest in West Hollywood, Calif.

Police at the time said Barton was pulled over after she was seen straddling two lanes of traffic and failing to signal when making a turn at about 3 a.m.

Barton, 21, is due back in court Feb. 28, TMZ.com said.

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