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Willie Nelson Might Sing His Way Out of Pot Charge

Willie NelsonHudspeth Country Sheriff's Department, WireImage

Surprise, surprise -- Willie Nelson was busted with a personal amount of marijuana on his tour bus last fall. Of course, it probably would've been a much bigger surprise if the search turned up nothing, but in this day and age, where many touring musicians have doctor recommendations allowing them to legally "medicate" in home states such as California and Colorado, not many people care. Especially when there are natural disasters, political upheavals and even revolutions to deal with.

Indeed, that's kinda the stance that even the prosecutor in Willie's case seems to be taking. TMZ reports that the prosecutor would be willing to let Willie's punishment fit an increasingly popular perception of the crime -- rather than let him face up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine -- if the country icon sings 'Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain' inside the courtroom. Then, all will be forgiven and the 77-year-old country singer will have to pay just a $100 penalty.

Both Willie and the presiding judge must accept the terms for this to happen, but our guess is that the singer's expert attorney -- Joe Turner, who got Willie's previous marijuana charge dropped (in 1994) -- is tuning up the guitar.

Watch Willie Perform 'Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain'


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CG

I have yet to encounter an obnoxious 'stoner' yet obnoxious drunks are everywhere. Yet drunks are 'socially acceptable'? Give me a break!

April 04 2011 at 12:21 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dennis

don't smoke but would for medical reasons. who the hell does the government think they are,arresting a 77 year old man for a joint? Close our borders first,riiight...

March 29 2011 at 8:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wdtaylorequine

yes we have a drug problem in the usa very very costly to our pocket book this is just my opion leglize all drugs and let the usa sell it to all thr people who want to destory there life that way all the drug cartell in mex. can find a new job and are country will be a lot safer

March 29 2011 at 8:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mapleflorida

willie nelson is a national treasure!!
leave the poor guy alone!!!
law enforcement officials needs to lighten up on him and go after the real hard core drug lords...
willie just loves his pot.. big deal!!

March 29 2011 at 6:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chuck

The only reason cannabis is illegal is that it can be used to make clothes,rope,pressboard,etc. The cotton industry is the biggest opponet to its legalization. It grows like a weed and has astronger fiber core for making of useful things. As well as helping medical progress in all types of cancer research. Tabacco and Alcohol related dieases rank in the top death totals every year. Yet their legal. Cannibus death tolls are never even mentioned. Maybe because being eaten by a great white shark,or being struck by lighting kill more than WEED. Look it up do your homework then VOTE

March 29 2011 at 6:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bj the dj

Listen to Willie live at a concert and you will know the long term effects of smoking. He reminds me of a Zombie on stage.

March 29 2011 at 6:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
paul

Willie is a fantastic entertainer and has made his mistakes as we all have.I'm sure his sins can and will be for I am going to praty for him.He has donr alot for the people in need like FARMERS AID ETC. ahs anyone thought about smoking weed did not stop him from doing that.You can thank GOD and willie for that because gave him the talent to do so.That is what you call justice.HELLO.

March 29 2011 at 6:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
cogltoman

Isn't it odd that so many want to judge others by what they think is right... Even with no explainable ethical, moral reasoning. So it continues even with religions.. Few if any seem to ignore where the books of the bible come from.
But I say Willie.... Go for it.... Sing it.
Maybe as a follow uo... Red Headed stranger??

March 29 2011 at 6:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
fbb23451

Well, I've never done it. So, I can tell you how EVIL it is. lol :)

March 29 2011 at 6:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lonestarry

Charging Willie with pot possesion is like levying a fine against the sun for shining

March 29 2011 at 6:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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