Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff: Dancing Duo

He hasn’t exactly had a killer career as of late, but Aaron Carter is hoping to turn all of that around with his participation on Season 9 of “Dancing with the Stars.”

The 21-year-old singer was spotted at the 3rd Street Dance Studio yesterday afternoon (August 19) gearing up for the grueling competition with his dancing partner Karina Smirnoff.

And as the new season of DWTS approaches, it’s uncanny how many of the celebs have a past of legal woes, from white collar crimes to basic drug possession.

Carter was caught with 2+ ounces of marijuana while driving earlier this year, but he’s not the only one - Macy Gray has had bouts with Johnny Law in the past, as have Tom DeLay, Kelly Osbourne, Michael Irvin, and Louie Vito.

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Enjoy the pictures of Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff out for "DWTS" practice (August 19).