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A fan changed his mind and pleaded no contest Friday to a charge of walking onto the court during a November brawl at an NBA game.
Alvin Shackelford Jr. pleaded no contest to the charge of violating an ordinance barring spectators from entering a performance space. Joan Bacon, who represents the city of Auburn Hills, recommended no jail time for the 21-year-old spectator. Sentencing is March 16.
Shackelford was hit by Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest after approaching the player on the court during the Nov. 19 melee at The Palace. The charge is punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine.
Earlier Friday, Richard Alger, Shackelford's lawyer, chose to go to trial after the judge refused to guarantee she would not sentence his client to jail.
Asked about the day's developments, Shackelford said: "We'll see how I feel later after sentencing."
Charlie Haddad, 21, also is to be sentenced March 16 after pleading no contest last month to the same charge.
Source: AP
Alvin Shackelford Jr. pleaded no contest to the charge of violating an ordinance barring spectators from entering a performance space. Joan Bacon, who represents the city of Auburn Hills, recommended no jail time for the 21-year-old spectator. Sentencing is March 16.
Shackelford was hit by Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest after approaching the player on the court during the Nov. 19 melee at The Palace. The charge is punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine.
Earlier Friday, Richard Alger, Shackelford's lawyer, chose to go to trial after the judge refused to guarantee she would not sentence his client to jail.
Asked about the day's developments, Shackelford said: "We'll see how I feel later after sentencing."
Charlie Haddad, 21, also is to be sentenced March 16 after pleading no contest last month to the same charge.
Source: AP