That's exactly what Bryson Bryant, son of NeNe Leakes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, did on Mar. 7 when he visited a friend in Gwinnett Detention Center in Georgia. A warrant check led to a search that produced a small amount of marijuana.

Bryant was charged with possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and failure to appear (for a traffic violation) and released on bond Mar. 10.

Leakes released the following statement:

“Like any parent, I am disappointed with the actions and arrest of my son, Bryson. Certainly, my husband and I will deal with this family issue in a private manner. My son is not the first young adult to experiment with marijuana, and he certainly won’t be the last. Still, as parents, this is a chance for us to have an open dialogue with him about the dangers of any substance abuse. I realize as a parent that my job is never done. And as I’ve tweeted, tough love was in order. Still, I ask that you respect our privacy during this trying time.”

The Real Housewives of Atlanta was recently renewed by Bravo for a third season. It's been rumored that Leakes, who has demanded more money, may not be back.

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