Charlie Sheen plea deal hits snag

Associated Press

DENVER

A disagreement over the terms of Charlie Sheen’s proposed work release has held up a plea deal in the domestic dispute case, according to a lawyer involved in the negotiations.

Attorney Yale Galanter said Tuesday that the final paperwork submitted to a judge would have placed Sheen under stringent rules while out of jail working at theater company, including not being able to smoke. Under the useful service program, he would have to follow jail rules while in town, such as only eating jail-provided meals, or face sanctions.

The jail also offers less strict work release arrangements, allowing people to report to their day jobs and essentially act as regular citizens during the day. However, Pitkin County sheriff’s spokeswoman Deputy Marie Munday said that’s intended for locals who need to keep their jobs while serving time. She said Sheen didn’t qualify because he’s not a resident with an existing job.

Galanter said Sheen had worked out an agreement to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in exchange for dropping more serious charges against him. That deal calls for Sheen to serve a 30-day sentence and to be able to work at Theatre Aspen.