Carmelo Anthony entered a guilty plea Tuesday to driving while ability-impaired, a charge that was reduced from his original count of driving while under the influence.
The 24-year-old Denver Nuggets forward was sentenced to a year of probation, 24 hours of community service and $1,000 in fines and court costs, according to reports. He also pleaded guilty in the Denver court to failure to stay in a single lane.
“I’m happy that it’s over so I get a chance to take care of my business,” said Anthony, according to People.com.
The NBA player was suspended for two Nuggets games because of the arrest. Also on Tuesday, Denver police announced that he’ll participate in their “Alive at 25” program, aimed at encouraging good driving habits among teens behind the wheel.
The two-time league All-Star was arrested on April 14, after cops noticed him on Interstate 25 weaving and failing to dim his lights. He was unable to pass a series of sobriety tests.
At court, Anthony was accompanied by his fiancée, MTV veejay LaLa Vazquez, with whom he has a 1-year-old son.
Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report.