Former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce has resolved his DUI case by way of a plea settlement with Los Angeles prosecutors.
In accordance with court docket information, Pierce pleaded nolo contendere to a misdemeanor moist reckless driving cost and acquired 12 months of probation.
He was additionally ordered to pay a $375 nice and full a number of programs, together with a MADD Sufferer Impression Program.
As a part of the settlement, the unique DUI-related costs in opposition to Pierce have been dismissed.
The case stemmed from an October 2025 incident by which authorities allegedly discovered Pierce asleep behind the wheel of an SUV on the 101 Freeway and noticed indicators of alcohol impairment.
Following the incident, Pierce maintained that he had merely fallen asleep whereas sitting in heavy site visitors.
“Think about being caught in stand nonetheless site visitors for 45 minutes and falling asleep 🤦🏾♂️,” Pierce wrote on Threads. “I’m outdated, I’m drained, and I fell asleep 🤷🏾♂️ I’m good y’all thanks for the love.”
Pierce, 48, spent 15 seasons with the Celtics and gained an NBA championship in 2008.
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