Court records show former Ohio State quarterback Art Schlichter was sentenced to one year of probation, but could be sent to prison for 11 months if he violates the terms of his probation.
Former Ohio State and NFL quarterback Art Schlichter, left, shown in 2011, was sentenced to one year of probation on Wednesday. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Art Schlichter avoided a possible return to prison Wednesday after a Franklin County judge sentenced the former Ohio State quarterback to one year of probation on a drug charge.
Court records show Schlichter could be sent to prison for 11 months if he violates the terms of his probation. He will have to serve one day in jail. The sentencing comes after Schlichter pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of possession of cocaine, records show.when he was found unresponsive at the Hampton Inn in Hilliard and was resuscitated with the help of Narcan. A test of the substance found from Schlichter’s room came back as cocaine. It adds to a long list of legal troubles for Schlichter, who played for Ohio State from 1978 to 1981. He had a brief NFL career with the Colts and was suspended multiple times for gambling. Many of his legal troubles were a result of his gambling addiction., serving nine years of a prison sentence for charges of federal fraud. He was in prison for his role in a scheme where he promised prospective buyers tickets to college and NFL football games but never delivered them. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. By browsing this site, we may share your information with our social media partners in accordance with our
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