Mitchel Musso lands plea deal in drunk driving case

Former "Hannah Montana" star Mitchel Musso has avoided possible jail time in his drunk-driving case after agreeing to pay a fine and enroll in an alcohol education class.

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The 20-year-old actor, who played Oliver Oken on Miley Cyrus' hit Disney show, was preparing to head to trial over an arrest in Burbank, Calif., for reportedly failing a breathalizer test in October.

He faced up to six months behind bars and a $1,000 fine after recently pleading not guilty to two counts of driving while drunk, but Musso has now reached a plea deal with prosecutors to put an end to the case.

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On Friday, the star appeared in a California court and pleaded no contest to a lesser charge of having a blood alcohol level over the legal limit of 0.08. In return, he will be sentenced to 36 months of informal probation and be ordered to pay a fine and complete an alcohol awareness course.

In a statement released to TMZ, Musso says: "I appreciate the court allowing me to resolve my case in the manner it did today. In becoming an adult, I have learned first hand that stepping up and taking responsibility is the best way to move forward. I am especially thankful to my family and fans for their unwavering support and encouragement. I am glad to now put this in the past."

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