Hulk's Son Will Cop a Plea

Posted May 8th 2008 1:39PM by TMZ Staff

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Nick Hogan will cop to a criminal charge in court tomorrow.

We're told Hogan will not fight the charge of felony reckless driving involving serious bodily injury. He will plead either guilty or no contest. Sources say no deal has been struck with prosecutors. Hogan will enter an "open plea," meaning the judge will have complete leeway in his sentencing and the victim and his family will have an opportunity to testify at a sentencing hearing on how the crime has affected their lives. The maximum penalty is five years in prison.

On August 26, 2007, Nick was driving a suped-up Toyota with passenger John Graziano when he crashed, severely injuring John.

We're told Hulk and the rest of Nick's family will be in Pinellas County court (Florida) tomorrow.

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16. Nick "The Prick" Hogan will get away with only probation. He's the son of a very rich celebrity and as we all know celebrities can get away with anything. Just ask Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, O.J. Simpson, Robert Blake, and Phil Spector. Personally, I'd hang the little twerp along with the rest of that dysfuctional family.

Posted at 2:08PM on May 8th 2008 by Terry Funk

17. johns a worse driver than nick.. don't think for a minute john never drove drunk with nick in the car.. the bollea's have done everything they can to support john and his family.. his family are a bunch of jerks and they are money freaking hungry

Posted at 2:11PM on May 8th 2008 by miss me

18. Unbelievable! My boyfriend was just sentenced to 12 years in prison for drugs. This little bastard Nick was drinking and then decideds to try and be a bad ass and drag races, crashes and puts his best friend in a vegetative state, and all he may get is 5 years?! Seems to me my boyfriend should have gotten 5 years and the little bastard Nick should be getting 12 years or longer in prison.

Posted at 2:11PM on May 8th 2008 by Dixie

19. This is a sad situation. The kid did something stupid like all kids do, but his stupid act had a tragic ending. Most kids get away with stuff with the worst consequence being a grounding. The Hogans are crappy parents. They totally indulged and encouraged both their kids to do whatever they wanted. I remember an episode where Hulk went to a track and raced a car so Nick would think he was cool. Why would Nick think driving fast and irresponsibly was a bad thing when his parents didn't seem to think so?

Posted at 2:11PM on May 8th 2008 by TMZhires13yearolds

20. Can you hear the wrist slap? Hulk Hogan should be banned from wearing bandanas for the rest of his life. Hey Hulk.....we know you're bald under there.

Posted at 2:12PM on May 8th 2008 by Jillian Barbarie of Good Day LA is ANNOYING

21.

The sentencing should prove interesting....

I'm assuming he decided not to go to trial for fear that his defense of his actions would inflame not only the jury, but the judge.

We'll see.

Posted at 2:16PM on May 8th 2008 by OCD

22. Does anyone know how John is doing...all we ever hear about is Nick...and who gives a crap.

Posted at 2:17PM on May 8th 2008 by Marla

23. balme everybody in the car if they all get paralized. Man that makes sense. Why not charge everyone with dui if everyone in the car is drunk. What are u people puttin in your pipes. Deal done whit john family. surely they will receive millions from the hulkster in return for no time for the son. What a sad state of affairs we live in. Agree with the poster, if it was a regular joe, jail time and see ya.........

Posted at 2:18PM on May 8th 2008 by chrispymess

24. Sam Again.. Wake up people..... If he wasn't driving the other one would have been. They wouldn't have been at church. Only one can drive, both were doing it. Both responsible...... Sorry

Posted at 2:19PM on May 8th 2008 by sam

25. this family is nothing but a bunch of nut jobs! This guy needs to pay for putting his best buddy in a vegetated state for the rest of his life... 5yrs thats unreal!

Posted at 2:21PM on May 8th 2008 by BJ Rocks

26. great news. and to post #1, you are an idiot and i sure hope you don't have kids, otherwise you better be mother freaking theresa with them. nick's a big boy and is old enough to know right from wrong. why are there so many idiots in this world who are so quick to place blame on someone else?

Posted at 2:27PM on May 8th 2008 by me

27. BOTH are responsible BOTH chose to drink ONE chose to drive and ONE chose to drive with someone who had been drinking. BOTH people made a stupid choice.

Posted at 2:27PM on May 8th 2008 by crazy people

28. AND SAM WHO ARE YOU TO SAY IF NICK WASNT DRIVING JOHN WOULD HAVE? ARE YOU A FRIGGIN PHYSIC OR JUST IGNORANT? OR MAYBE YOUR BROOKE DEFENDING YOUR MORON NO BRAIN BROTHER WHO ALMOST KILLED A TRUE HERO JOHN A WAR VETERAN UNLIKE HULK WHOS A FANTASY HERO!!

Posted at 2:28PM on May 8th 2008 by purposedriven

29. NICE FAMILY TREE NICK IS A SPOILED BRAT HIS SISTER IS A SPOILED TALENTLESS BRAT HIS MOM IS A FAT PIG AND HIS DAD IS AN OVER STEROIDED A-HOLE. PRAY TO GOD THAT THEY DO NOT PROCREATE

Posted at 2:29PM on May 8th 2008 by STARDUST

30. 29

Hulk was to busy feeling his daughter up to teach Nick right from wrong.

Posted at 2:32PM on May 8th 2008 by meem

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