NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay wont have to appear in court Thursday for an initial hearing on drug-related charges he faces. Irsays attorneys filed a motion Wednesday waiving his appearance on misdemeanour charges of driving while intoxicated and driving with a Schedule I or II controlled substance in his body. Myra Borshoff Cook, a spokeswoman for Irsay, had no immediate comment. The charges against Irsay carry maximum penalties of 60 days in jail and $500 fines for each count. Hamilton County court documents say Irsay was driving under the influence of prescription painkillers. Irsay, 54, was arrested near his home in suburban Carmel on March 16 after police say he was spotted driving slowly, stopping in the roadway and failing to use a turn signal. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and an officer believed him to be intoxicated, but not on alcohol. Various prescription drugs were found in his vehicle. Attorney Steven Stoesz, who often handles similar cases, said waivers are not uncommon in misdemeanour cases where a defendant has bonded out of jail and retained an attorney. "The purpose of an initial hearing is for the court to advise a person of the charges they are facing, of their constitutional rights and to set future court dates," Stoesz told The Indianapolis Star (http://indy.st/1ngp2n8). Retaining an attorney essentially lets the court know you are aware of your rights and the charges against you, he said. The next hearing on Irsays case will likely come within 30 days, but Stoesz said that meeting may involve only lawyers and the judge and Irsay may not attend. Michael Jordan Jersey Washington Wizards . Vettel only needs to finish fifth or better Sunday to wrap up the championship with three races remaining, and bettered his own lap record to claim his third straight pole at Buddh International Circuit. Cheap Sports Jerseys . The Toronto Argonauts signed the veteran linebacker to a three-year deal Tuesday, hours after the start of CFL free agency. https://www.sportsstarsjerseys.com/michael-jordan-jersey/. The (35-35-10) Jets have 80 points and are also playing .500 hockey on home ice this season with a 17-17-6 record. Michael Hutchinson will start his second straight game in goal. College Michael Jordan Jersey . - On the night Dirk Nowitzki overtook Dominique Wilkins on the career scoring list, Brandan Wright was a human highlight film all by himself. Michael Jordan Jersey Nike . - Chris Davis hit a two-run double, scoring Nelson Cruz in his Orioles debut in Baltimores 9-7 win over to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.Mike Jones and Joseph Mills are among seven players who will leave Oldham this summer after the club issued its retained list. David Cornell, Rhys Turner, Jordan Bove, Jack Truelove and Theo Vassell will also depart SportsDirect.com Park, having been told their contracts will not be renewed.Joel Coleman, George Edmundson and Danny Byrnes are set to remain after one-year options in their deals were triggered by the cluub.ddddddddddddMeanwhile, discussions are ongoing with nine players - with Tim Dieng, Jonathan Forte, James Wilson, Anthony Gerrard, Brian Wilson, Lee Croft, Jack Tuohy, Carl Winchester and Dominic Poleon in talks to stay at Oldham beyond the 2015-16 campaign. Also See: Oldham video Oldham fixtures Oldham stats ' ' '