JUDGE WHO SMOKED POT RETURNS TO BENCH

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- A judge who admitted smoking marijuana at a
Rolling Stones concert has begun hearing cases again after completing a
rehabilitation program.

District Judge Thomas Gilbert returned to the bench this week following a
four-week rehab program that he entered after being spotted smoking
marijuana at the concert in Detroit.

Gilbert will eventually hear criminal cases, except those involving drunken
driving and marijuana.

Chief District Judge Michael Haley said the restrictions placed on
Gilbert's docket will be indefinite.

Gilbert has called his decision to smoke marijuana at the Oct. 12 concert
the stupidest thing he's ever done and he apologized as he prepared for his
return to the bench.

Since he went on voluntary leave Nov. 6, the board of governors for the bar
association that represents the district has called for his resignation.