Why do so many rich & powerful people keep getting in trouble for illegal gun possession ?

I have always wondered why do so many rich and famous people {Lil’ Wayne being the last one,,as well as a ton of professional athletes} keep getting arrested,convicted & sent up the river for the illegal possession of an unregistered /unlicensed weapon.
With all their wealth and power,why won’t they just obtain a permit for the gun/weapon or does it make them feel gangsta by having an illegal gun ?
(example:Tim Allen is an ex-felon but he was able to grease enough palms,he was granted a special permit by a governor to carry a conceal weapon.)