Adrian Pasdar

Adrian Pasdar

Heroes star Adrian Pasdar has escaped jail after pleading no contest to a misdemeanour charge of driving under the influence (DUI) following his arrest in January (10).

The husband of Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines was detained by cops after he was allegedly clocked driving over 90 miles-an-hour (144.8 kilometres-an-hour) on a freeway in Los Angeles.

The actor, 44, was officially charged with DUI in February (10) and he entered a not guilty plea during a court appearance later that month (Feb10).

Pasdar pleaded no contest to one misdemeanour charge of DUI earlier this week (beg21Jun10). He was sentenced to 36 months probation and was ordered to pay $395 (£263) in fines. The star was also told to complete an alcohol education program, as well as 10 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, reports tmz

One other charge for refusing to submit a blood test was reportedly dropped


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