London: Pop star George Michael pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drug offences and a judge suspended his licence and warned him he could face jail after an incident in which his car crashed into a photo shop and he was found slumped at the wheel.
In a 15-minute appearance at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court, Michael admitted driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis following the July 4 crash, where police say they found him "spaced out" and with dilated pupils.
Banned from driving
Michael pleaded guilty to driving while unfit.
Tests showed he had taken a therapeutic quantity of an antidepressant as well as gamma-hydroxybutyrate, also known as the "date-rape drug" because it leaves people groggy and powerless.
Judge Robin McPhee banned the hitmaker behind Faith and Father Figure from driving for six months, and sternly warned he could face a prison sentence.
"It is a serious matter. Your driving was extremely poor and there was an accident," McPhee said, adding that Michael has already had one conviction.
Three years ago, Michael was found slumped over the wheel of his car, which was blocking an intersection.
Michael, 47, spoke only to enter his pleas and to confirm his identity in court.
