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Ko Simpson seeks pretrial intervention
NFL safety hopes to avoid criminal record in incident outside Rock Hill bar
By Charles D. Perry · 2009 The Herald
Updated 02/05/09 - 1:04 AM |
Ko SimpsonBuffalo Bills safety and Rock Hill native Ko Simpson hopes to avoid a blot on his criminal record through a pretrial intervention program, according to the prosecutor in the case.
Simpson, 25, was arrested outside a Rock Hill bar early New Year's Day after police say he interfered while they were trying to arrest Simpson's friends.
He was charged with hindering police, an offense that can carry up to 30 days in jail or a $1,090 fine upon conviction.
City Solicitor Chris Barton said Simpson indicated at court appearance last week that he would apply to enter the pretrial intervention program run by the 16th Circuit Solicitor's Office.
Pretrial intervention, commonly called PTI, is offered to first-time offenders facing misdemeanor charges. By completing a program that includes at least 50 hours of community service, any charges are dismissed.
The program typically costs about $600.
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NFL safety hopes to avoid criminal record in incident outside Rock Hill bar
By Charles D. Perry · 2009 The Herald
Updated 02/05/09 - 1:04 AM |
Ko SimpsonBuffalo Bills safety and Rock Hill native Ko Simpson hopes to avoid a blot on his criminal record through a pretrial intervention program, according to the prosecutor in the case.
Simpson, 25, was arrested outside a Rock Hill bar early New Year's Day after police say he interfered while they were trying to arrest Simpson's friends.
He was charged with hindering police, an offense that can carry up to 30 days in jail or a $1,090 fine upon conviction.
City Solicitor Chris Barton said Simpson indicated at court appearance last week that he would apply to enter the pretrial intervention program run by the 16th Circuit Solicitor's Office.
Pretrial intervention, commonly called PTI, is offered to first-time offenders facing misdemeanor charges. By completing a program that includes at least 50 hours of community service, any charges are dismissed.
The program typically costs about $600.
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