scott weiland arrested for a DUI

[guns_n_motley]

According to TMZ.com, VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs with a prior conviction, and with an allegation that he refused a chemical test as required by law.

In a statement from Los Angeles City Attorney spokesperson Frank Mateljan, Scott faces "maximum penalty of one year county jail and a $1000 fine, and a minimum penalty eight days in jail (because of the prior conviction and the refusal to take a drug test). His car could also be impounded for up to 30 days. "

He will be arraigned tomorrow in a Los Angeles County court.

On November 21, the former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer was arrested, when he crashed his car while driving on an L.A. highway.

A rep for VELVET REVOLVER tells TMZ.com that the band's show tonight at L.A.'s Gibson Amphitheater is still going on as scheduled.

blabbermouth story...i guess hes going away from 8 days- a year

[FunkyMonkey]

"Scott is looking forward to having this matter cleared up in court tomorrow," his publicist Mitch Schneider said Wednesday.

[Bandita]

"Scott is looking forward to having this matter cleared up in court tomorrow," his publicist Mitch Schneider said Wednesday.

One would think that by now he would know the court system a little better than to think he can just "clear it up" after refusing the drug tests.

[lynn1961]

Money and good lawyers should help him! 

[CheapJon]

this is pure speculation and only opinions of course.. if it's deleted i'm ok with it

so.. i think that if he gets a year in prison that VR is over or at least take a longer break (duh? ) (not that i think he'll get a year).. if he gets 8 days, VR will stay alive for a while longer.. question is how long time do you think the rest of VR is "accepting", where is the limit, (really hard to explain how i mean but i hope you get it..) 5 months, 7months? more/less?

[fuckin crazy]

The courts rarely impose the max, and never to celebrities. I thought before he might receive 60 days maximum, but after seeing the DA's press release, he won't get over 2 weeks ... maybe less.

[FunkyMonkey]

Weiland to Fans -- I'm No Choir Boy, So What?

Posted Dec 13th 2007 4:44PM by TMZ Staff

Scott Weiland and Velvet Revolver rocked out in Hollywood last night, and the frontman made a point to remind the crowd that aging rockers are no role models. Uh, Keith Richards?

Weiland, who was recently charged with driving under the influence of drugs, went on an on-stage rant about not believing everything you hear, and reminding everyone that VR is not the "Mormon Tabernacle F**king Choir." Ya think?

A source backstage at the show tells TMZ, "Scott looked out of it ... he kept away from the rest of the band and didn't take any pictures."

Weiland was set to face a judge this morning in criminal court for his most recent DUI bust, but the case was continued until January 17.

Video of rant here: http://www.tmz.com/tmz_main_video?titleid=1342094274

[CheapJon]

Weiland to Fans -- I'm No Choir Boy, So What?

Weiland, who was recently charged with driving under the influence of drugs, went on an on-stage rant about not believing everything you hear, and reminding everyone that VR is not the "Mormon Tabernacle F**king Choir." Ya think?

that to me is scott saying "we're the real deal, we drink and drive, we're cool"

of course i don't like the guy's personality so i'm a bit biased..

he's a role model for kids, wether he wants it or not

[jarmo]

Weiland, who was recently charged with driving under the influence of drugs, went on an on-stage rant about not believing everything you hear, and reminding everyone that VR is not the "Mormon Tabernacle F**king Choir."

If he really said that, he should keep it in mind next time his band is denied visas to Japan instead of pointing to the "increasingly tough Japanese immigration officials".





/jarmo

[Jim Bob]

Weiland, who was recently charged with driving under the influence of drugs, went on an on-stage rant about not believing everything you hear, and reminding everyone that VR is not the "Mormon Tabernacle F**king Choir."

If he really said that, he should keep it in mind next time his band is denied visas to Japan instead of pointing to the "increasingly tough Japanese immigration officials".





/jarmo

maybe they really are the most dangerous band in the world 

[jarmo]

Weiland, who was recently charged with driving under the influence of drugs, went on an on-stage rant about not believing everything you hear, and reminding everyone that VR is not the "Mormon Tabernacle F**king Choir."

If he really said that, he should keep it in mind next time his band is denied visas to Japan instead of pointing to the "increasingly tough Japanese immigration officials".





/jarmo

maybe they really are the most dangerous band in the world 

Yeah, and unfortunately it's to people on the highways and other innocent bystanders.....




/jarmo

[Jizzo]

Last night was probably the worst ive ever heard scott sound. Plus the fact that he was mubling between songs and making rants was kinda annoying.

At least they played american man

[FunkyMonkey]

So the arraignment was continued until January 17th?  I wonder why?

[lynn1961]

The courts rarely impose the max, and never to celebrities. I thought before he might receive 60 days maximum, but after seeing the DA's press release, he won't get over 2 weeks ... maybe less.

Kind of agree with that. 

[fuckin crazy]

So the arraignment was continued until January 17th? I wonder why?

I doubt his arraignment was continued, that is probably the date for a preliminary hearing conference.

[sexkitten]

Weiland to Fans -- I'm No Choir Boy, So What?

Posted Dec 13th 2007 4:44PM by TMZ Staff

Scott Weiland and Velvet Revolver rocked out in Hollywood last night, and the frontman made a point to remind the crowd that aging rockers are no role models. Uh, Keith Richards?

Weiland, who was recently charged with driving under the influence of drugs, went on an on-stage rant about not believing everything you hear, and reminding everyone that VR is not the "Mormon Tabernacle F**king Choir." Ya think?

A source backstage at the show tells TMZ, "Scott looked out of it ... he kept away from the rest of the band and didn't take any pictures."

Weiland was set to face a judge this morning in criminal court for his most recent DUI bust, but the case was continued until January 17.

Video of rant here: http://www.tmz.com/tmz_main_video?titleid=1342094274

LOL!  This is hilarious!

[FunkyMonkey]

So the arraignment was continued until January 17th? I wonder why?

I doubt his arraignment was continued, that is probably the date for a preliminary hearing conference.

Weiland was set to face a judge this morning in criminal court for his most recent DUI bust, but the case was continued until January 17.

That sounds like it didn't happen.

And if they did have the arraignment...you would think that they would be reporting on how he plead?

[Smoking Guns]

Jizzo, how was American Man?

Weiland is such a tool.

[ibelieveinaxl]

"He, who is without sin, shall cast the first stone."

[ibelieveinaxl]

So the arraignment was continued until January 17th? I wonder why?

I doubt his arraignment was continued, that is probably the date for a preliminary hearing conference.

Weiland was set to face a judge this morning in criminal court for his most recent DUI bust, but the case was continued until January 17.

That sounds like it didn't happen.

And if they did have the arraignment...you would think that they would be reporting on how he plead?

it means in plain english, that the case was pushed back until 1/17...its a very common legal occurence....