Vontae Davis, the former NFL star, has recently reached a plea deal in his DUI case, avoiding further jail time. After cutting the deal with prosecutors on October 23, Davis was sentenced to 12 months probation.
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Vontae Davis, former NFL star, has been sentenced to 12 months probation after reaching a plea deal in his DUI case. He pleaded no contest to a lesser charge of reckless driving in exchange for other charges being dropped. Davis will have to pay fines, cover medical bills for those injured, and complete 50 hours of community service. The incident occurred in Broward County, Florida, where Davis drunkenly crashed his Tesla into a Toyota truck. A civil lawsuit related to the incident is still ongoing.
The ex-football player agreed to plead no contest to a lesser charge of reckless driving in exchange for prosecutors dropping the other charges against him. This agreement allowed Davis to avoid facing the original charges, including DUI.
As part of his sentence, the 35-year-old former Buffalo Bills defensive back will have to pay fines and fees. Additionally, he will be responsible for covering the medical bills of those injured during the incident. Furthermore, Davis has been ordered to complete 50 hours of community service.
The incident occurred on February 4 in Broward County, Florida. Davis allegedly crashed his Tesla into the back of a Toyota truck while under the influence. Both vehicles were severely damaged, and at the time of the crash, Davis was found fast asleep next to the wreckage.
During the investigation, Davis struggled to stay awake and coherent while being questioned by the police. He admitted to consuming two “mixed drinks” prior to driving, but claimed to have no recollection of the accident itself.
It’s worth noting that a civil lawsuit related to this incident is still ongoing, suggesting that Davis may still face legal consequences beyond his probationary sentence.
