LaBeouf smoking charge dismissed

An unlawful smoking charge against Transformers star Shia LaBeouf has been dropped.

The actor received a ticket for smoking outside a gift shop in Burbank, California on February 18. He denied the misdemeanour charge last month after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

A judge ordered LaBeouf to pay a $500 fine in exchange for the charge being dismissed.

The 21-year-old was not present at yesterday's hearing at Los Angeles Superior Court.