Velvet Revolver singer faces up to 1 year in jail for DUI.

The chump on the right could be behind bars by weeks end!

This was first reported on Metal Sludge HERE.

According to TMZ.com, VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs with a prior conviction, and with an allegation that he refused a chemical test as required by law.

In a statement from Los Angeles City Attorney spokesperson Frank Mateljan, Scott faces "maximum penalty of one year county jail and a $1000 fine, and a minimum penalty eight days in jail (because of the prior conviction and the refusal to take a drug test). His car could also be impounded for up to 30 days. "

He will be arraigned tomorrow (12-13-07) in a Los Angeles County court.

On November 21, the former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer was arrested, when he crashed his car while driving on an L.A. highway.

A rep for VELVET REVOLVER tells TMZ.com that the band's show tonight at L.A.'s Gibson Amphitheater is still going on as scheduled.

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