**Jay Cutler Accepts Plea Deal Following DUI Arrest**
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler has accepted a plea deal after his DUI arrest last fall. In a Tennessee courtroom, Cutler pleaded guilty to a single charge of driving under the influence, as reported by local news outlets. The plea agreement resulted in the dismissal of a weapon possession charge, although Cutler is required to forfeit his firearm.
As part of the deal, Cutler will serve four days in jail next month and pay a fine of $350. His arrest occurred last October in Franklin, Tennessee, after he allegedly rear-ended another vehicle. Officers at the scene noted that Cutler was slurring his speech and he declined to take field sobriety tests. A blood sample was subsequently obtained at a local hospital under a warrant, revealing the presence of alcohol.
During the investigation, authorities discovered a rifle and a loaded handgun in the center console of Cutler’s truck. Initially, he faced multiple charges, including DUI, failure to exercise due care, implied consent, and possession of a handgun while under the influence. However, all charges except for DUI were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
Following his jail time, Cutler will be required to attend a DUI safety class and will be placed on unsupervised probation for one year. Additionally, his driver’s license has been revoked.
Cutler, who was selected as the 11th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos after a standout career at Vanderbilt University, played 37 games for the Broncos before joining the Chicago Bears. He spent the majority of his 12-year NFL career with the Bears, where he threw for 23,443 yards and 154 touchdowns in 102 regular-season games. Under his leadership, the Bears made one playoff appearance in 2010. He concluded his NFL career with a total of 35,133 passing yards and 160 touchdowns over 153 games, including his final season with the Miami Dolphins in 2017.
**FAQ**
*What were the consequences of Jay Cutler’s DUI arrest?*
Jay Cutler accepted a plea deal that includes four days in jail, a $350 fine, attendance at a DUI safety class, and one year of unsupervised probation, along with the revocation of his driver’s license.
