According to the Los Angeles county district attorney's office, Shannon Burns received a negotiated plea deal and was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Charles Burns' death.
She pleaded no contest and was sentenced to three years state prison, which was suspended to 176 days in jail.
Additionally, she was ordered to serve 120 days community service, attend one year of psychological counseling and go to an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program.
With time served, Shannon Burns was released from jail on Dec. 7.
[Updated Jan. 27, 11:12 a.m.: According to the Los Angeles county district attorney's office, Shannon Burns received a negotiated plea deal and was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Charles Burns' death.
She pleaded no contest and was sentenced to three years state prison, which was suspended to 176 days in jail.
Additionally, she was ordered to serve 120 days community service, attend one year of psychological counseling and go to an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program.
With time served, Shannon Burns was released from jail on Dec. 7.]
-- Sarah Ardalani