A popular and much loved former Atlantic Falcons running back player, Jamal Anderson, was recently sentenced to 12 months on probation after pleading guilty to yet another DUI charge.
The 43-year-old who has previously been in trouble for the same offences was said not to be drunk at the time of his arrest, however, he was jet- lagged and had fallen asleep behind the wheel.
According to a report from ajc, Jamal Anderson won't face prison, although, he will be on a 12 month probation where he won't be able to drive after being ordered to surrender his driver's license. The former athlete will also have to avoid alcohol and complete 40 hours of community service. It has also been reported that as part of the plea deal, Anderson pleaded guilty to a DUI charge in Gwinnett County, the same place where he was given his sentence.
Gwinnett Daily Post also explained how Anderson was arrested in Duluth on the Interstate 85, Georgia in November 2014 after cops found him passed out in his car in the middle of a freeway. Apparently, the police made their way to the site after many motorists and concerned citizens had informed them of a man passed out in his Cadillac SUV in the middle of the road. It was around 5:40pm when the GSP trooper responded to the calls and found Jamal in the middle of the interstate.
The trooper later on stated, "I asked Anderson why he had stopped in the middle of the interstate, noting that it was extremely dangerous and asked him if he was trying to hurt himself," before adding, "He stated that he wasn't trying to hurt himself and he didn't really have a good explanation as to why he had parked in the middle of the interstate."
Another report by TMZ added how the judge and Jamal coming to an arrangement which meant the 43-year-old pleading guilty to only 1 DUI charge, it's now been known that Anderson was also charged for another DUI this last September. The said case is still pending.
At the moment Jamal Anderson it currently enrolled with the AA to help get over his alcohol issues. The 43-year-old also included in a statement that he has been sober since last October, and is ready to face his punishment so he can learn and move on from this phase of his life.
