The Celebrity Truth

Former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland has appeared in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of driving under the influence following his arrest in November last year.

Weiland was arrested on November 21 on the Hollywood Freeway after he was pulled over by authorities, with a police report stating that the singer was "exhibiting signs of impairment" and refused to take a sobriety test.

At the time, his representative released a statement disputing the charge.

"Scott Weiland was recently involved in a minor accident in Los Angeles and denies he was driving under the influence. He voluntarily took a Breathalyzer test, which the defense believes registers well within the legal limit. He is anxious to get to court … and clear this matter up," his rep said.

According to Reuters, Weiland entered his plea through a defense attorney and is free on US$40,000 bail, but is due back in court on April 4. He faces up to one year in jail, due to a prior conviction for the same offense.

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Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone. 

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