Former NFL Pro Bowl player Aldon Smith got off pretty easy after pleading no contest to two charges in his domestic violence case.
TMZ reported the following details on the case:
Smith was initially hit with 4 misdemeanor charges — domestic violence, assault w/ force likely to produce great bodily injury, false imprisonment and vandalism and faced several years in jail.
But, on Monday, the 29-year-old struck a deal with prosecutors in which he pled no contest to 2 counts — violating a court order and false imprisonment.
In exchange, he was sentenced to 90 days in county jail — but he got credit for time served for the days he already spent in jail and also for his stint in a live-in alcohol treatment facility.
He also got 3 years probation, 1 year of domestic violence counseling and 25 hours of community service.
Well, I sure hope Smith thanked his lawyers because pleading to two charges — violating a court order and false imprisonment — is a hell of a lot less serious than the initial four charges he was facing.
He’s also staying out of prison, which is pretty much the best case scenario here given the original charges.
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As I’ve said many times before, the NFL needs to get its problem with domestic violence and violence against women under control. It’s outrageous how often the league is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Absolutely outrageous, and there’s no excuse for it. Just a couple days ago, Reuben Foster was arrested on allegations of domestic violence. (RELATED: Here Are The Best Moments From Week 12 Of The NFL Season)
Every since the Ray Rice incident, it just seems like it never ends. I have no idea what the solution is, and I’m not sure Roger Goodell does either. If he did, then he probably already would have done something.
Hopefully, Smith gets the help he needs and stays out of the trouble. Even so, the former Raiders and 49ers player’s career is probably over for good.
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