The San Francisco, California, county sheriff has been sentenced in connection with the domestic violence charges that were filed against him earlier this year. The sheriff was accused of domestic violence in February 2012 after an incident with his wife. The trial for the case has been highly publicized during the proceedings. The sheriff has been convicted and the focus has shifted to the repercussions the sheriff will face because of the conviction.
The California sheriff has been convicted and received a probation sentence of three years. In addition to the probation, the sheriff is also required to attend a year-long anti-domestic violence counseling program, complete community service and attend parenting classes.
The sheriff entered into a plea agreement, which required him to plead guilty to the charge of false imprisonment. In exchange for the guilty plea to the false imprisonment charge, three other charges for child endangerment, domestic violence and dissuading a witness were dropped.