State Rep. Curry Todd pleaded guilty Friday and briefly spoke with reporters after the hearing.
Rep. Todd was arrested in October of 2011.NASHVILLE, Tenn. -
State Rep. Curry Todd pleaded guilty Friday to DUI and weapons charges stemming from an October 2011 arrest in Nashville.
The Collierville Republican was arrested in the Hillsboro Village area after failing a roadside sobriety test.
A loaded .38-caliber gun was found stuffed between the driver's seat and center console of his vehicle.
Todd is best known for sponsoring a law that allows people with handgun carry permits to be armed in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol.
He previously pleaded not guilty to the charges.
In exchange for his guilty plea, Todd was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days probation. He must also serve 48 hours in jail, pay a $350 fine and attend alcohol safety school.
With credit for time already served, Todd's attorney believes his client will only have to serve about eight more hours behind bars.
Todd will also lose his license for a year but is eligible to apply for a restricted license, his attorney said.
Nashville's News 2 was the only camera in the courtroom Friday morning and caught up with a tearful Todd following the hearing.
He again apologized for his actions, saying he was "grateful for the prayers, calls and thoughts over the last 15 months."
Previous Stories:
- Dec. 14, 2012: Lawmaker's hearing on DUI, gun charges delayed
- Sept. 14, 2012: Rep. Curry Todd pleads not guilty to gun, DUI charges
- Sept. 7, 2012: Arraignment delayed for Rep. Curry Todd's gun, DUI case
- April 3, 2012: Rep. Curry Todd says he has incurable form of cancer
- Feb. 7, 2012: Rep. Curry Todd waives hearing on DUI, weapons charges
- Jan. 10, 2012: Curry Todd's DUI, gun arrest hearing delayed
- Nov. 14, 2011: Curry Todd replaced on committee by Ramsey
- Nov. 1, 2011: Rep. Todd declines deal following DUI arrest
- Oct. 25, 2011: Rep. Todd postpones fundraiser after DUI, gun arrest
- Oct. 24, 2011: Rep. Todd to hold fundraiser week after court date
- Oct. 19, 2011: Curry Todd returns to Legislature after DUI, gun arrest
- Oct. 17, 2011: Rep. Todd resigns as chair of gov't committee
- Oct. 17, 2011: Haslam: Rep. Todd apologizes for 'bad mistake'
- Oct. 13, 2011: State rep. resigns from guns task force following DUI arrest
- Oct. 12, 2011: State Rep. arrested on DUI charges in Nashville
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