Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell will enter a 15-month probationary program in an attempt to clean up his record, according to the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette.
Bell was admitted to Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, a program for first-time offenders, on Friday. If he completes it, Bell could have marijuana charges filed against him last summer dismissed.
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Bell was pulled over by Ross (PA) Police on Aug 20, 2014. Officers said the car smelled of marijuana and charged him with possession of the drug, as well as driving under the influence.
The program requires Bell to abstain from drugs and alcohol, pay a $100 fee and court costs, and complete a safe driving class. His license will also be suspended for 60 days.
"He's relieved to have the matter finally resolved with the opportunity to earn dismissal and expungement," Attorney Robert Del Greco said. "I expect Le'Veon will not be a repeat offender."
Bell rushed for 1,361 yards in 2014 before injuring his knee in the regular season finale, the reason he missed the Steelers' wild-card game against the Ravens.
Del Greco said he isn't sure what type of punishment the league will hand out to Bell.
"I cannot predict the outcome, but the guidelines would suggest maybe a one- or two-game suspension."