Basher Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Phish frontman pleads guilty to drug charge April 13, 2007FORT EDWARD, N.Y. -- Former Phish lead singer Trey Anastasio pleaded guilty this morning to fifth degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in Washington County Court.Anastasio, 42, a part-time Richmond resident, was ordered by Judge Kelly McKeighan into drug treatment court and his sentencing was postponed until he completes or fails the program."If he fails, he would be sentenced to 1 to 3 years in state prison. If he succeeds, he would be sentenced to 5 years probation," McKeighan said.The guilty plea comes four months after a Whitehall, N.Y., police officer pulled over Anastasio's 2004 Audi for failing to keep right as he drove north on U.S. 4 at about 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 15, according to court papers. He failed a sobriety test and was taken into custody. He subsequently pleaded not guilty to a seven-count indictment that included three felonies and carried a possible prison sentence of up to 14 years. With the plea agreement, Anastasio also agreed to wave his right to appeal. Because this is a felony conviction, should he be convicted of any other felony in next 10 years, that would require a mandatory prison sentence.Anastasio refused to comment to media assembled outside the courthouse, saying only "Sorry," as climbed into a black limousine van as he departed.Anastasio will relocate from New York City, where he lives with his wife and two children, to Washington County for at least the first the first three months of the drug treatment program, his attorney, Steve Coffey, said. He faces random drug testing on any day. "He calls in, they say 'Today's the day," and he's got to be here by 9:30 (a.m.). The drug court will put his touring on indefinite hold, Coffey said."That will be a while," the attorney said. "He's accepted that."His first appearance in drug court will be next week. "I'll see you next week," the judge said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I was just thinkin' yesterday...wheres the basher man been>? and BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM hope all is well or atleast better than trey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I've been lurking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I hope this hard line helps. Three months of no touring and no drugs has got to be enough to rid the demons non?Lets just hope its real rehab, not this celebrity check yourself in and out bullshit.Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I hope its 3months of phishrehab and they brain wash him into bringin back PHISH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterh Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I hope he gets better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 2004 Audi!? why's he driving an old clunker like that? paying for his habit i suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Three months of no touring and no drugs has got to be enough to rid the demons non?Umm, non. More like a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Three months of no touring and no drugs has got to be enough to rid the demons non?Umm' date=' non. More like a lifetime.[/quote']^What he said. I honestly believe that you never rid yourself of your addictions. You either have them under control or you don't. Hopefully Trey works some shit out but I think sobriety will always be a constant battle for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Wow he's fuKed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I hope he comes out of there with a shaved head, a la Britney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Good luck Trey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Funk Dawg Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 you can do it Trey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 fucking Quitter! you don't see mike giving up on litte kids do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayr Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 (edited) fucking Quitter! you don't see mike giving up on litte kids do you? edit: Ouch ^ Edited April 13, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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