Celebrity mug shots

Mel Gibson

Another Hollywood heart throb to fall foul of the fuzz, our Mel looks more 'Mad Max' than 'What Women Want' in this mug shot taken in 2006 following his arrest for alleged drink driving.

Robert Downey Junior

His arrest for being under the influence of a controlled substance in 2001 was clearly a hair-raising experience for Bobby Junior.

Michael Jackson

If he ever re-releases Thriller, Jacko can use this shot on the album sleeve.

This photo comes courtesy of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, as Jackson faced child molestation charges.

He was cleared on all counts following a high-profile court case.

Bobby Brown

Bobby has had his fair share of dealings with the cops.

This particular selection comes from his arrest in 2002 on suspicion of possessing an illegal substance.

Paris Hilton

Okay, so it's not a mug shot but this is Paris on her way to court before being sentenced to 45 days in prison for violating probation for drink driving.

There was talk of behind-the-scenes dealing and accusations of preferential treatment when she was released a matter of days into her sentence but the ensuing furore culminated in a tearful Paris being marched back into court and promptly thrown back behind bars.

Nicole Richie

And here's Paris' stable mate Nicole Richie, loyally following in her footsteps by being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

A court later heard how Richie was stopped by police travelling the wrong way down a Los Angeles motorway.

She was sentenced to four days in prison and put on probation for three years.