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Former Chiefs wideout hoping his effort is enough to dodge suspension
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Demarcus Robinson was already in trouble before the San Francisco 49ers signed him in free agency this offseason. Now, the veteran wide receiver is doing everything he can to avoid punishment from the league for it. Robinson, a former wideout for the Kansas City Chiefs, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI charge that stemmed from an arrest last November while he was a member of the Los Angeles Rams organization. This week, ESPN learned that Robinson was sentenced to three years of probation and fined $390. He was also ordered to complete a 90-day alcohol education program. Robinson's attorney explained to ESPN that the receiver has completed most of the court-mandated instructions already and is on track to have his case expunged. The National Football League has yet to levy any sort of suspension or punishment on Robinson, but the hope is undoubtedly that Robinson's cooperation and efforts will convince the powers-that-be to go easy on him. Robinson signed a two-year, $9.5 million deal earlier this offs

This article first appeared on Arrowhead Addict and was syndicated with permission.

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