I guess this just shows that some judges have good taste in music, but a little bit strange outlook on justice.
Of course, it IS Willie we are talking about! I guess it's a good thing that the judge doesn't like rap music!
Willie may have to sing in court for pot charge
© 2011 The Associated Press
March 25, 2011, 5:24PM
© 2011 The Associated Press
March 25, 2011, 5:24PM
EL PASO, Texas — A West Texas prosecutor says that singer Willie Nelson can resolve marijuana possession charges if he agrees to plead guilty, pay a fine and sing "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" for the court.
County Attorney Kit Bramblett told The Associated Press Friday that he recommended those penalties to Hudspeth County's judge Becky Dean-Walker. Bramblett says the judge specifically demanded that Nelson appear in court instead of pleading by mail, a common procedure in these cases.
Bramblett says, "She wants to meet Willie."
Dean-Walker did not immediately return a call Friday.
Nelson was arrested for possession of marijuana on Nov. 26 at a Border Patrol checkpoint after an agent smelled an odor coming from the vehicle and decided to search it.
Nelson's spokeswoman declined to comment.
Wonder if this would work for the rest of us if we had to go to court? Probably not! Most of us are just not rich enough or famous enough to be that special!
Let's get some fresh coffee and sit in the kitchen for a bit. Looks like rain, I think!
