Richard Sherman Granted Deferred Prosecution in DUI Case

Last year retired NFL player Richard Sherman was arrested on charges of driving under the influence just outside Seattle, WA [click here if you missed that].

This week Sherman was granted a deferred prosecution and must enter treatment...

From ESPN

Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has received a deferred prosecution in his ongoing DUI case, a spokesperson with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office told ESPN.

A King County District Court judge on Tuesday granted a request by Sherman's attorney for the deferred prosecution, which means a charge is suspended in exchange for the defendant agreeing to meet certain court requirements.

Under Washington State law, a defendant who requests a deferred prosecution must state that their conduct was the result of a substance use disorder or a mental problem and agree to two years of treatment. The court does not proceed with charges if the terms of the agreement are met. If not, the court uses a bench trial to determine guilt.