Neil has a Sept. 27 court date. It's not immediately clear if he's got an attorney in the case.
Neil is the frontman for a heavy metal band with hits like "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Dr. Feelgood." He lives in Las Vegas, where he has tattoo shops and the Vince Neil Tres Rios Cantina at the Las Vegas Hilton.
Neil recently released a solo album, "Tattoos and Tequila," covering 1970s rock songs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.