Patrick Mahomes Sr., father of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has pleaded guilty to a third DWI offense in Texas. The former MLB reliever could face up to 10 years in prison if he fails to complete his probation.
**Paragraph 1:** Patrick Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and a former Major League Baseball player, pleaded guilty to a DWI third-time-or-more charge on Tuesday. The charge is a third-degree felony.
**Paragraph 2:** The 54-year-old entered the plea at Smith County Court in Texas. According to CBS 19, Mahomes is expected to receive five years of probation for his latest offense. If he fails to complete his probation, he could face up to 10 years in prison. He will be sentenced on September 23rd.
Former MLB Player Patrick Mahomes Sr. Pleads Guilty to Third DWI Offense
**Paragraph 3:** Mahomes was arrested prior to Super Bowl LVIII, where he watched the Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowl titles. This was not his first DWI offense. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated for the second time in 2018. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was ordered to spend 40 days in jail.
**Paragraph 4:** In 2014, Mahomes was charged with possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a vehicle. He later paid a fine for this offense.
Former MLB Player Patrick Mahomes Sr. Pleads Guilty to Third DWI Offense
**Paragraph 5:** This past July, Mahomes was cited for driving with an invalid license. He is reportedly set for a pre-trial hearing on that in October.
**Paragraph 6:** Mahomes had a lengthy career in the majors before he stepped away after the 2003 season. He pitched for the Mets, Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
**Paragraph 7:** The Chiefs have not yet commented on Mahomes Sr.'s latest arrest. Patrick Mahomes Jr. has also not publicly addressed his father's plea.
**Paragraph 8:** DWI offenses are a serious issue in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 10,000 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2020.
**Paragraph 9:** The NHTSA recommends that drivers never drink and drive, and that they always designate a sober driver if they plan to consume alcohol.
**Paragraph 10:** If you are caught driving while intoxicated, you could face serious penalties, including fines, jail time, and the loss of your driver's license.
