<p>The 47-year-old was arrested on 4 July in North London, after he crashed his car into a branch of photographic shop Snappy Snaps and was on police bail following the crash.<br /><br />The former 'Wham' star, whose real name is Georgios Panayiotou, also admitted possessing cannabis cigarettes for his own use, reported BBC online.<br /><br />Highbury Corner magistrates' court heard a police patrol found him slumped at the wheel of his car in the early hours of July 4.<br /><br />The engine of the car was still running and when police roused him he attempted to put it back in gear.<br /><br />The incident was the seventh time the 'Careless Whispers' singer has been investigated by police for his driving.<br /><br />Police suspected Michael had taken drugs as he appeared "spaced out", was sweating profusely and had dilated pupils.<br /><br />The star was arrested and taken to Hampstead police station where he was found to be carrying cannabis cigarettes.<br /><br />A blood sample was taken and chemicals linked to cannabis were found in his system. He had not been drinking alcohol.<br /><br />The popstar, who lives in nearby Highgate, was released on bail and charged on August 12 at Camden police station.<br /><br />The star spoke only to plead guilty and confirm his personal details during the 15 minute hearing and will be sentenced at a later date after the court considers the progress of a community order imposed in 2007.<br /><br />Sporting a greying goatee beard and dressed in a black suit over a black sweater, the singer took off his trademark dark glasses as he sat in the dock. <br /><br /></p>
<p>The 47-year-old was arrested on 4 July in North London, after he crashed his car into a branch of photographic shop Snappy Snaps and was on police bail following the crash.<br /><br />The former 'Wham' star, whose real name is Georgios Panayiotou, also admitted possessing cannabis cigarettes for his own use, reported BBC online.<br /><br />Highbury Corner magistrates' court heard a police patrol found him slumped at the wheel of his car in the early hours of July 4.<br /><br />The engine of the car was still running and when police roused him he attempted to put it back in gear.<br /><br />The incident was the seventh time the 'Careless Whispers' singer has been investigated by police for his driving.<br /><br />Police suspected Michael had taken drugs as he appeared "spaced out", was sweating profusely and had dilated pupils.<br /><br />The star was arrested and taken to Hampstead police station where he was found to be carrying cannabis cigarettes.<br /><br />A blood sample was taken and chemicals linked to cannabis were found in his system. He had not been drinking alcohol.<br /><br />The popstar, who lives in nearby Highgate, was released on bail and charged on August 12 at Camden police station.<br /><br />The star spoke only to plead guilty and confirm his personal details during the 15 minute hearing and will be sentenced at a later date after the court considers the progress of a community order imposed in 2007.<br /><br />Sporting a greying goatee beard and dressed in a black suit over a black sweater, the singer took off his trademark dark glasses as he sat in the dock. <br /><br /></p>