Politics & Government

Actor John Stamos Pleads 'No Contest' to DUI

The 52-year-old, who was arrested in Beverly Hills on June 12 for driving erratically, is sentenced to AA and counseling.

Actor John Stamos pleaded no contest Tuesday to a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of a drug stemming from his arrest in Beverly Hills.

Stamos, 52, was ordered to complete two hours of drug and alcohol addiction-related counseling, attend 52 Alcoholics Anonymous sessions and to spend three years on probation, according to Ricardo Santiago of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Stamos did not appear in court. The plea was entered by an attorney on his behalf.

Find out what's happening in Beverly Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Stamos was arrested June 12 in Beverly Hills after police stopped his vehicle near Canon Drive and Brighton Way in response to reports from witnesses that he was behaving strangely and driving erratically, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

The type of drug was not revealed by authorities.

Find out what's happening in Beverly Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Stamos -- who appeared on the TV series “General Hospital” and “Full House” -- stars in the TV show “Grandfathered.”

City News Service

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.