Packers WR Robinson sentenced for violating DUI probation

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days for violating probation in a drunken driving case. The sentence allows Robinson to finish this season before having to serve the time.

Robinson appeared in Municipal Court in this Seattle suburb that is home to the headquarters of his original NFL team, the Seahawks. It was the same court in which he pleaded guilty last year to drunken driving.

At the time, Robinson was given a five-year sentence that was suspended on condition he not drink or have any other law violations.

The Seahawks then released their former first-round draft pick before the Minnesota Vikings signed him.

Robinson, wearing a light gray pinstriped suit over a matching, mock-collared shirt, was silent throughout the 10-minute hearing. His attorney, John Fox, acknowledged only that Robinson failed to report his change of address, his change of employment status and other requirements to the probation office.

Judge Robert McSeveney, a visiting judge from nearby Kent, sentenced Robinson to 90 days, and said he could spend half of it on work-release.

"There are certainly numerous violations," McSeveney said. "Given Mr. Robinson's record ... 90 days in jail would be appropriate."

Robinson must begin serving his sentence by next March 1, when another court hearing is scheduled.

Robinson was charged with drunken driving again after he was stopped for speeding in August in Minnesota near the Vikings' training camp. He was released by the Vikings after that incident, and picked up by Green Bay last month.

"The real question is whether this case should be continued," McSeveney said. "Certainly you have other issues going on in other states."

"I know Mr. Robinson intends to comply," Fox said.

"You are not in a position not to comply," McSeveney replied, addressing Robinson. "I would make it real clear to you that there is no waffle in that."

Robinson declined comment after the hearing. Fox said "We won't be having any comment. Thank you," as he, Robinson and two others walked out of the court building.

Fox later did not return a telephone message left by the Associated Press.

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said he hoped Robinson would return to practice on Thursday.

Speaking before Robinson's sentence was handed out, McCarthy said he expected Robinson to be available for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams but wasn't sure about his long-term future.

"I don't have any information as far as a decision that's to be made," McCarthy said. "We'll know more when he gets back."