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musicradio77 · 08-31-2005, 11:33 PM

From the Daily Freeman:

One more drug offense could land Garfunkel in jail

By Hallie Arnold, Freeman staff

WOODSTOCK - Singer Art Garfunkel, charged with marijuana possession on Sunday for the second time in 19 months, faces a fine of only $200 if convicted but could be sent to jail if arrested and convicted a third time.

Garfunkel, 63, half of the folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel, was charged after a state trooper pulled him over for running a stop sign at state Routes 375 and 212 in Woodstock and detected a "strong odor" of marijuana in the 2005 Buick the singer was driving, according to the police report.

A search of the car turned up a marijuana cigarette in the ashtray, police said.

It was Garfunkel's second arrest in Ulster County for marijuana possession, which is classified as a criminal violation.

In January 2004, he was charged after the limousine in which he was riding was pulled over for speeding on state Route 28 in Hurley and a trooper, smelling marijuana, found a small amount of the drug in Garfunkel's jacket pocket.

Garfunkel, who lives on East 79th Street in Manhattan, pleaded guilty in that case and paid a $100 fine and a $100 surcharge.

The lawyer who represented Garfunkel in that case, Michael Federoff, did not return a call about the singer's latest arrest.

Ulster County District Attorney Donald A. Williams said because Garfunkel has a previous conviction for marijuana possession, he faces a $200 fine if found guilty this time.

But "I don't believe fining Art Garfunkel $200 will serve as a tremendous deterrent," Williams said.

A third offense, however, could result in up to 15 days in jail, Williams said.

Garfunkel is due in Woodstock Town Court at 6 p.m. Sept. 22.

Steve M. · 09-01-2005, 09:42 PM

David Crosby ought to go over to Artie's house and bitch-slap some sense into him! The Cros has been there, dude!

08-31-2005, 11:33 PM	#1
musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	One more drug offense could land Garfunkel in jail From the Daily Freeman: One more drug offense could land Garfunkel in jail By Hallie Arnold, Freeman staff WOODSTOCK - Singer Art Garfunkel, charged with marijuana possession on Sunday for the second time in 19 months, faces a fine of only $200 if convicted but could be sent to jail if arrested and convicted a third time. Garfunkel, 63, half of the folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel, was charged after a state trooper pulled him over for running a stop sign at state Routes 375 and 212 in Woodstock and detected a "strong odor" of marijuana in the 2005 Buick the singer was driving, according to the police report. A search of the car turned up a marijuana cigarette in the ashtray, police said. It was Garfunkel's second arrest in Ulster County for marijuana possession, which is classified as a criminal violation. In January 2004, he was charged after the limousine in which he was riding was pulled over for speeding on state Route 28 in Hurley and a trooper, smelling marijuana, found a small amount of the drug in Garfunkel's jacket pocket. Garfunkel, who lives on East 79th Street in Manhattan, pleaded guilty in that case and paid a $100 fine and a $100 surcharge. The lawyer who represented Garfunkel in that case, Michael Federoff, did not return a call about the singer's latest arrest. Ulster County District Attorney Donald A. Williams said because Garfunkel has a previous conviction for marijuana possession, he faces a $200 fine if found guilty this time. But "I don't believe fining Art Garfunkel $200 will serve as a tremendous deterrent," Williams said. A third offense, however, could result in up to 15 days in jail, Williams said. Garfunkel is due in Woodstock Town Court at 6 p.m. Sept. 22.
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Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	David Crosby ought to go over to Artie's house and bitch-slap some sense into him! The Cros has been there, dude!
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