Tiffany Haddish.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Tiffany Haddishpleaded no contest to reckless driving stemming from herarrestthat occurred in Los Angeles over last year’s Thanksgiving holiday.
TheGirls Tripactress, 44, had hertwo misdemeanor chargesdropped after taking a plea deal following her arrest last November, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office said in a statement to PEOPLE.
Haddish appeared in person on Thursday and entered a no contest plea to a violation of Vehicle Code section 23103 and 23103.5, commonly known as “wet reckless.” the statement read.
A DUI charge can be reduced to “wet reckless” charge as part of a plea deal, and does not trigger an automatic drivers license suspension like a DUI would. It is a misdemeanor charge.
TheHaunted Mansionactress was placed on summary probation for one year. She was also ordered to complete 40 hours of community service and enroll in a Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s Victim Impact Program.
Tiffany Haddish.MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty
MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty
Haddish will have to attend a HAM (Hospital and Morgue) Program, an SB1176 driver’s education program, and pay standard fines and fees.
She was also given a “Watson” admonition — a legal document those with DUIs must sign stating that they are aware of the harmful or deadly impact their actions can cause.
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Per the statement provided to PEOPLE, Haddish was also ordered to provide proof of completion to the clerk’s office. As of now, there are no future scheduled court appearances.
Haddish originally entereda not guilty plea in late December. A pretrial hearing had been scheduled for Feb. 14.
Tiffany Haddish.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Her legal complications stem from an arrest on Thanksgiving weekend after sheallegedly fell asleep behind the wheelof her Tesla.
After officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department found the comedian at approximately 5:45 a.m. local time on Nov. 24, she was charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol and a misdemeanor count of driving with .08% blood alcohol content.
The previous night, Haddish had been performing atThe Laugh Factoryin West Hollywood in celebration of the venue’s 43rd annual free Thanksgiving feast for the community event.
In an interview withEntertainment Tonightpublished on Nov. 27, Haddishsaid the situation “will never happen again.“She said her Tesla parked itself after she fell asleep.
The actress claimed to be in “good spirits” following the incident, and told the outlet, “I’m going to get some help so I can learn balance and boundaries.”
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source: people.com
