Rap star Flavor Flav fires SECOND lawyer in mother's funeral speeding case, has possible plea deal revoked

By Mike Larkin For Dailymail.com

Published: 11:08 EST, 28 July 2015 | Updated: 23:44 EST, 28 July 2015

Rap star Flavor Flav fired his lawyer at the latest court hearing into him allegedly speeding to his mother's funeral while on a suspended license.

The reality television personality, real name William Drayton Jr, also said a felony charge for the offense was excessive during his appearance in Mineola, New York on Tuesday. 

The Public Enemy star's court room theatrics did not seem to have the desired effect however, as he was told by the judge and prosecutor that a possible plea deal had been revoked.

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Causing a stir: The press were out in force when Flavor Flav attended court in Mineola, New York on Tuesday

Causing a stir: The press were out in force when Flavor Flav attended court in Mineola, New York on Tuesday

Drayton, 56, looked relaxed in a black T-shirt, jeans, red trainers and blue baseball cap as he arrived for his hearing. 

He had to remove the trademark clock he wears around his neck to go through the courthouse metal detectors. His next court date was set for August 10.

Drayton previously pleaded not guilty to driving with a suspended license, along with a speeding violation and two misdemeanors.

The charges stemmed from his January 2014 arrest on Long Island while driving to his mother's funeral.

He was allegedly was pulled over for driving 79 mph in a 55 mph zone, and police then discovered he had 16 license suspensions, all of which were a result of unpaid tickets.

Day of drama: The rapper, relaxing outside court with some lackeys, ended up firing his lawyer 

Day of drama: The rapper, relaxing outside court with some lackeys, ended up firing his lawyer 

However he was released after being ticketed so he could go on to attend his mother’s funeral.

Drayton lives in Las Vegas and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 with the rap group Public Enemy.

The rapper has been in trouble with the law on numerous occasions in recent times.

Last year he admitted chasing his girlfriend's son with a kitchen knife during an argument in Vegas, and pleaded guilty to attempted battery and battery constituting domestic violence.

Originally he had been charged with felony assault and child endangerment with a weapon.

He was sentenced yesterday at Clark County District Court to probation and four months of domestic violence counseling.

Legal woes: Flav, real name William Drayton Jr, attending court in Las Vegas last year after chasing his girlfriend's son with a kitchen knife

Legal woes: Flav, real name William Drayton Jr, attending court in Las Vegas last year after chasing his girlfriend's son with a kitchen knife

 

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