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Dukes Makes No-Contest Plea In Pot Case

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By THOMAS W.  KRAUSE | The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 27, 2007

TAMPA - Elijah Dukes pleaded no contest to a marijuana possession charge today.

Dukes, who was sent to the minor leagues and placed on the Devil Rays' temporary inactive list, was arrested in January.

The judge withheld a finding of guilt but sentenced Dukes to 12 months of probation. He must complete 50 hours of community service, take a drug evaluation and submit to at least three random urine samples.

Dukes is proceeding through a well-publicized divorce that also requires drug screens.

Judge John Conrad said Dukes could end his probation six months early if he completes the community service.

Dukes is planning to leave in a few weeks for the Dominican Republic to play winter baseball.

The judge said he may complete his probation requirements by mail and does not have to meet with a probation officer.

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