Peter Murphy cops plea deal and avoids jail

On March 17th, Peter Murphy was arrested after an alleged hit-and-run incident in Glendale, California, and was later also charged with "causing injuries while driving under the influence and drug or alcohol" as well as felony hit and run, and possessing methamphetamine.  According to the Los Angeles Times, Murphy cut a deal with prosecutors and will avoid jail time.  According to terms of the deal, in exchange for the guilty plea, Murphy was sentenced to three years of probation, plus he'll be required to do ten days of community service, attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings, and submit to three random drug tests.  Prosecutors dropped the misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of drugs in exchange for the guilty plea, plus the meth charge will be dropped and removed from his criminal record after he successfully completes the 45 days of Narcotics Anonymous meetings.  Read the full report in the Los Angeles Times.

Published on October 14th, 2013 @ 12:47 PM