Pat Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has pleaded guilty to a DWI charge, marking his third or more offense. The guilty plea came on Tuesday as Mahomes Sr. was preparing for a jury trial in Smith County, Texas. Rather than face the possibility of prison time, he accepted a plea deal that will keep him out of jail, provided he adheres to strict probation terms.
Mahomes Sr. agreed to five years of probation, with one year of “intense” supervision. Under the terms of the plea agreement, if he successfully completes his probation, he will not serve any time behind bars. The formal sentencing is scheduled for September 23.
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The DWI charge stems from an incident in February, just days before Super Bowl LVIII. According to reports, a police officer noticed an open can of beer in Mahomes Sr.’s vehicle. He subsequently failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody. He was later released on a $10,000 bond.
This charge is particularly serious given that, under Texas state law, a third-degree felony DWI conviction can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. However, Mahomes Sr.’s plea deal allows him to avoid incarceration as long as he follows the terms of his probation.
Mahomes Sr. has faced legal troubles before, but this case has garnered increased public attention due to his son’s high-profile status as one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes has led the Kansas City Chiefs to multiple Super Bowl appearances, winning two of them, and is widely regarded as one of the best players in the league.
The Mahomes family has been under scrutiny in recent months, not only due to Pat Sr.’s legal issues but also because of legal troubles involving Patrick’s younger brother, Jackson Mahomes. In March, Jackson pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge related to an alleged assault on a woman. He was sentenced to six months of probation.
Pat Mahomes Sr. was a professional baseball player before his son rose to fame in the NFL. He played in Major League Baseball for several teams, including the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets, during his career.
The legal troubles surrounding Pat Mahomes Sr. and Jackson Mahomes have contrasted sharply with Patrick Mahomes’ success on the football field. As the Chiefs prepare for another NFL season, the Mahomes family continues to deal with the fallout from these legal issues.
This latest incident involving Pat Mahomes Sr. serves as a reminder of the importance of making responsible decisions, especially when it comes to alcohol consumption and driving. The plea deal may have spared him from prison, but it also places him under close supervision for the next five years.
As the legal process continues to unfold, Mahomes Sr. will be under the watchful eye of the law, with the hope that he can complete his probation successfully and avoid further legal complications.
