Bears' Robinson waiting to hear about suspension

[FischInMich]

With a possible jail sentence still awaiting defensive lineman Bryan Robinson, neither he nor the Bears know if or when the NFL will tack on a suspension for his second DUI conviction.

According to league policy, discipline for a second alcohol-related violation "is likely to be a suspension, the duration of which may escalate for repeat offenses."

Robinson begins an in-patient alcohol treatment program today in Lake County, and his 30-day jail sentence, which was imposed Friday, will be reconsidered on June 27. If his sentence isn't reduced, the six-year veteran would miss the start of training camp.

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[Michael82]

Two days before he was due to report for training camp, Bears defensive lineman Bryan Robinson put his legal issues behind him to ensure an on-time arrival.

Judge Patrick Lawler gave Robinson jail-time credit for 17 days spent at the in-patient Gateway Foundation alcohol treatment facility and essentially suspended the remaining 13 days of his sentence stemming from a DUI conviction following an October arrest, his second arrest for drunken driving in four months. Robinson will return to court Jan. 16, 2004, as part of his 18-month probation.

Steve Simonian and Dennis Berkson, attorneys for Robinson, submitted a 50-page report from the Gateway Foundation on their client's behalf in requesting that time in the treatment facility be considered.

"It went real well,'' Simonian said. "The judge even commented that he was impressed and thought Bryan was sincere.''

Robinson, who is moving to defensive tackle, must complete 360 hours of community service. MORE... (http://www.suntimes.com/output/bears/cst-spt-bear23.html)