Tiffany Haddish pleads guilty to DUI in Georgia, gets probation

Tiffany Haddish pleaded guilty to a single count of driving under the influence in a Georgia courtroom on Tuesday, resolving a legal case that began with her arrest more than four years ago. The actress and comedian appeared virtually for the hearing in Fayette County, where she accepted a negotiated plea agreement that includes 12 months of probation and no additional jail time.

The case stemmed from an incident on January 14, 2022, when Peachtree City police responded to a 911 call around 2:30 a.m. about a driver asleep behind the wheel. An officer located a vehicle matching the description and stopped Haddish as she was pulling into the yard of a residence. She was arrested and booked into the Fayette County Jail before posting bond.

During Tuesday's proceeding, Haddish withdrew her previous not-guilty plea. She was sentenced to 12 months of probation and 24 hours in jail, though she received credit for time already served following her original arrest. The plea agreement also resulted in the dismissal of six other traffic charges she had faced. Under the terms of her probation, Haddish must avoid drugs and alcohol, submit to testing, complete 40 hours of community service,...