Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Daryl Washington was accused of breaking his ex-girlfriend’s collarbone in a domestic dispute last May. On Monday, Washington plead guilty to his aggravated assault charge stemming from that incident.
Daryl Washington pled guilty to aggravated assault. Sentencing is set for 4/23 before Judge M. Scott McCoy.
— Superior Court in Maricopa County (@courtpio) March 24, 2014
But what does that mean and what kind of punishment will it incorporate. According to Jess Root, managing editor/writer for SB Nation’s Cardinals blog titled Revenge of the Birds, Washington gets probation. If he successfully completes that probation, there will be no jail time for Washington. Sentencing won’t officially occur until April 23rd.
According to a source, Daryl Washington's plea agreement includes no jail time if he successful completes probation.
— Jess Root (@senorjessroot) March 27, 2014
There could be more disciplinarty action for Washington from the league however. Washington missed the first four games stemming from a suspension for substance abuse violations.