Willie Nelson to dodge jail over pot bust — in exchange for playing a song in a west Texas courtroom

[kpete]

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“Between me and the sheriff, we threw out enough of it or smoked enough so that there’s only three ounces, which is within my jurisdiction,” he quipped, before explaining that the extra weight was actually due to excessive packaging.

If that's indeed the case, Willie isn't actually getting special treatment. In fact, most misdemeanor possession cases that draw a guilty plea are handled by mail.

With the official charge now reduced to a misdemeanor, he'll be ordered to pay a $100 fine and $278 in court fees. But instead of being allowed to simply plead guilty and mail in his payment, Bramblett said the county judge was adamant that Willie would have to come in.

That means Nelson will likely be required to drop by and make the payment in person.

While he's there, the Sentinel added, they'll also be asking for a private performance of Willie's classic song, "Blue Eyes Crying in the Moonlight" -- in a case likely to be remembered as one of the most unusual applications of "community service" ever seen in the state of Tex

MORE: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/03/25/willie-nelson-to-dodge-jail-over-pot-bust-in-exchange-for-paying-a-song/

[lib2DaBone]

1. Willie is an American Icon....for all people...

..Far more impressive and light years ahead of any War On Drugs..

Busting Willie showcases the stupidity and fiscal waste that is the WOD (War On Drugs).

People must remember that Willie has been writing songs since WAY before any of our CONgress Critters were even pooping their diapers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0jOR5DC0rM

Please notice that Willie's guitar strap is Red, White and Blue. He is AMERICAN. Not Chinese, not Libyan, Not Afghan, not Neocon, not Republican.

[medeak]

2. sounds like the opening of Keith Richards book LOL

busted for drugs in Arkansas...hilarious