Tiffany Haddish Accepts Plea Deal in DUI Arrest: Here’s What She Agreed To
Tiffany Haddish, the popular actress and comedian, recently accepted a plea deal in connection with her DUI arrest back in November. Under the plea deal, Haddish’s two misdemeanor DUI charges were dismissed, and she pleaded no contest to reckless driving. But what exactly does this plea deal entail? Let’s take a closer look at the details.
Tiffany Haddish’s Plea Deal: What You Need to Know
Tiffany Haddish’s plea agreement involves a violation of Vehicle Code section 23103 and 23103.5, commonly referred to as “wet reckless.” This means that Haddish has agreed to a simple vehicle code violation – not driving under the influence, which has been dismissed. According to Haddish’s attorney, Alex Spiro, the actress is looking forward to having this legal matter behind her.
The Initial DUI Charges and Arrest
Initially, Haddish was facing DUI charges after police officers in Beverly Hills received a call about a woman asleep at the wheel and stopped in the middle of Beverly Drive. Although the actress was not involved in any accident, she was arrested and charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol and a misdemeanor count of driving with .08% blood alcohol content. The DUI charge was ultimately reduced to a “wet reckless” charge as part of the plea deal.
The Terms of Haddish’s Plea Deal
Under the terms of her plea agreement, Haddish is required to attend a HAM (Hospital and Morgue) Program, an SB1176 driver’s education program, and pay standard fines and fees. Additionally, she was handed a “Watson” admonition, a legal document that those with DUIs must sign, stating that they are aware of the harmful or deadly impact their actions can cause. Haddish is also ordered to provide proof of completion to the clerk’s office.
Ongoing Legal Issues
While Haddish’s Beverly Hills case is resolved, she still faces an ongoing DUI case in Georgia, where she was arrested in January 2022. Georgia prosecutors requested a court to modify the bond conditions of the case, and if convicted, Haddish could potentially face jail time. However, the actress reportedly plans to fight the charges in court.
As Haddish navigates through these legal challenges, she continues to stay in the public eye, showing resilience and determination amid adversity. We’ll be keeping a close eye on how these legal issues unfold and how Haddish handles them moving forward.