District Attorney Dewey Hudson announced in a press conference on Friday that Willie Nelson’s six crew members, who were cited for marijuana and moonshine possession last January, will have to stand trial. The hearing is set for April 21st, 2010.
The charges stem from a concert in Kenansville, NC when law enforcement officers smelled what they thought to be marijuana on the crew’s bus, before a Willie Nelson and Family show.
AP Reports:
District Attorney Hudson states that the musicians “are not above the law,” and that the massive amount of fans asking for the band to be given a free pass are in vain.
While Hudson says that he must uphold the law, he personally would consider the legalization of marijuana. “A lot of experts believe alcohol does much more damage to individuals and society, and it is legal,” he said Friday. “I can see it both ways and understand the arguments.”
Charges against guitarist Dan Spears and five others are still pending. The substances have not been verified as marijuana as of yet, though the alcohol was most definitely non-tax-paid and home-made.
The ALE bust occurred January 28 outside of the Duplin County Events Center in the musicians’ bus. Willie Nelson was not at the venue.