Martin Lawrence was riding a high in the early ’90s, but that quickly turned south in the later half of the decade. In 1996, Lawrence had his first run-in with the law after he ran into a busy California street with a pistol, per the Los Angeles Times. According to a witness, the “Bad Boy” actor ran into the street when officers arrived and resisted arrest. After police detained the actor, he was taken to a local hospital as reps for the comedian revealed he suffered from “exhaustion and dehydration.” That wouldn’t be the last time the actor was found with a gun. Just a month later, Lawrence attempted to bring a weapon on an airplane but was caught when security spotted the firearm in the metal detector, per People. The comedian was detained and received probation for the incident.
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Lawrence’s legal troubles only continued in 1997. According to CBS News, the “Big Momma’s House” actor was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after he allegedly assaulted someone. The comic had punched a man in the face after they had bumped into one another in a nightclub. Lawrence didn’t end up doing any prison time, as he was sentenced to two years’ probation and community service. Clearly, the actor had hit a rough patch in his life, but one of his biggest legal troubles came when his former “Martin” castmate accused him of some serious crimes.
