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Ty Pleads No Contest

Posted May 25th 2007 12:53PM by TMZ Staff

Ty PenningtonHottie handyman Ty Pennington pleaded no contest today to charges of drunk driving, stemming from his arrest on May 5.

Police arrested the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" star in Venice, Calif. just after midnight on the 5th. A source told TMZ that Pennington had a blood alcohol level that was nearly twice the legal limit.

In a statement, Ty told TMZ "I'm happy to bring closure to my recent court proceedings. Drinking and driving is never acceptable. I have pleaded no contest and will abide by the court's ruling. I hope this experience can help others as much as it has helped me."

Pennington was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay a $390 fine. Ty must also complete three months of a County-supervised alcohol education program and participate in a MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) victim's impact seminar.

Ty had initially been charged with two counts of DUI. After this plea, the second charge was dropped.

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1. It's nice to see someone taking responsibility for their actions. No pouts, no tears, no bible.

Posted at 12:57PM on May 25th 2007 by West Coastian

2. He needs AA!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:13PM on May 25th 2007 by Sorkin

3. Why plead "No Contest" instead of "Guilty". He's not taking responsibility. You only plead "No Contest" when there is a chance that someone can sue you. No other vehicle was involved in this incident.

Posted at 1:07PM on May 25th 2007 by K.C.

4. Did he get any jail time or probation???

Posted at 2:08PM on May 25th 2007 by Sea Shore

5. I love you Ty. It's so nice to see a high-profile person step up and take responsibility with no excuses. You never should have done what you did but you're doing exactly the right thing now.

Posted at 1:10PM on May 25th 2007 by carmen villarreal

6. What a difference this story is. Ty is mature and more then willing to take responsibility for his lack of judgement unlike the immature Paris who continues to try and make a joke of what she has done by attempting to make her and her situation seem like something other then it really is.

Posted at 1:12PM on May 25th 2007 by md

7. The second count is ALWAYS dropped; they are charged in the alternative. It's not like he received any special deal....

Posted at 1:14PM on May 25th 2007 by Lisa

8. Any time I would watch Ty...I would do a double take because his forehead is so lined...I thought I was watching Star Trek...I have one word for him.
Change your drug of choice to BOTOX.

Posted at 1:32PM on May 25th 2007 by Debra

9. #5, you got it exactly right. Couldn't agree more.

Posted at 1:22PM on May 25th 2007 by zzz

10. Ty is still a wonderful guy .How many people have driving drunk but with little luck didn't get caught. He has admitted to a mistake and has taking responsibility

Posted at 1:25PM on May 25th 2007 by Still a good guy

11. Does he have his license suspended or limited? I agree why not be a man and admit what he did by pleading guilty....sure he is a nice guy but that does not change the fact he drove drunk.....didn't he do a makeover for a Family that had lost a parent(s) killed by a drunk driver?

Posted at 1:35PM on May 25th 2007 by Lost in HMB

12. Such class. Paris could learn something from Ty!

Posted at 1:36PM on May 25th 2007 by JustMy2Cents

13. You can just look at this guy,and tell he is a hard drinker.Having a father who is a alcoholic this has changed nothing.He has most likely driven drunk before,and will do it again.The only difference is that he got caught this time.

Posted at 1:40PM on May 25th 2007 by john atkins

14. I don't think it matters whether he pleaded no contest or guilty. In this legal savvy society that we live in, everyone knows that "no contest" means he did it. Take a lesson Paris - see all the trouble that could have been avoided? As for the negative comments about Ty; all I can say is "those who live in glass houses..."

Posted at 1:44PM on May 25th 2007 by Kate

15. I don't think it matters whether he pleaded no contest or guilty. In this legal savvy society that we live in, everyone knows that "no contest" means he did it. Take a lesson Paris - see all the trouble that could have been avoided? As for the negative comments about Ty; all I can say is "those who live in glass houses..."

Posted at 5:38PM on May 25th 2007 by Kate

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