More from the pop courts, and former Phish frontman Trey Anastasio has been offered a plea deal which means he could avoid jail time over those previously reported drugs possession and DUI charges, which followed an incident in December when police pulled the singer/guitarist over and found various unprescribed prescription drugs in his vehicle. It's alleged Anastasio admitted to smoking hash before driving during the search of his car.
Anastasio has pleaded not-guilty to all charges, but Washington County District Attorney Kevin Kortright told reporters on Wednesday that his office had told the Phish man that if he pleaded guilty to the felony charge of attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance they would settle the case without going to trial. He would be required to serve 12-15 months on the New York drug court programme, make weekly court appearances and submit to regular drugs tests, but crucially he would avoid the jail time he risks serving if the case goes to trial and he loses (which could be up to 14 years - this being America and all). The Phish man is yet to respond to the plea deal.