Cabrera pleads no contest to DUI, gets fine and probation
by Kurt Mensching on Jan 5, 2012 5:42 PM EST
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Miguel Cabrera pleaded no contest to DUI, which he was arrested for just before the beginning of spring training last year. He received a year's probation, six months with his license suspended, and a fine of $1,436.23, according to the Detroit Free Press.
"Miguel Cabrera is determined not to allow this to go on any further," his lawyer, Michael Kessler, said in a statement. "He wants this behind him before the start of spring training. For that reason, and for that reason only, Miguel Cabrera asked me to settle this case today."
"Miguel Cabrera has kept the organization informed on this personal matter, and we fully support his decision," the Tigers said in a released statement.
Cabrera must attend DUI school, as well.
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water under the bridge
but I really hope the big guy stays clean for good now
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Yeah
People make mistakes. I don’t hold it against him at all. With the rules as they are today, it’s pretty easy to get hammered for having a few, and then heading home. I mean, I’m not defending him; but I’ll be the last guy to haul out the pitch-fork with the fires blazing. Just me.
There will probably be lots of complaints . . .
. . . in the media about Cabrera not getting punished roe severely, but this is just about what you’d expect for a first-time conviction of DUI. It would cost more money in fines and costs up here in Michigan, probably, but that’s just Michigan.
That's about the same punishment my brother got.
Paid 2 grand and opted for 2 years probation to keep his license.
Glad to see Miggy put this to rest ASAP.
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