AC/DC Drummer Phil Rudd Loses Appeal
October 5, 2015, 9 years ago
According to 3news.co.nz, an appeal by long-time AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been dismissed.
Earlier this year Rudd pleaded guilty to charges of threatening to kill, and possession of methamphetamine and cannabis.
On July 9 in Tauranga District Court he was sentenced to eight months' home detention, together with six months of post-release conditions, and ordered to pay $120,000 reparation.
He argued he should have been discharged without conviction and appealed against his sentence on the basis that it manifestly excessive.
In a High Court judgment released on Tuesday Justice Raynor Asher dismissed the appeal.
"In my view they are not. Even with the convictions, Mr Rudd may practise as a musician in session work and in concerts in New Zealand and in other countries."
Read more at 3news.co.nz.
