Former University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie pleaded guilty yesterday in Anderson District Court to driving under the influence.

Gillispie, 49, will have to pay a fine of about $1,000 and complete an alcohol education program before his driver’s license can be renewed in Kentucky.

Gillispie’s license was suspended for 30 days, but he was given credit for the time his license has been suspended.

Gillispie also apologized to the people of Kentucky, his family and friends, and he thanked the people who offered words of encouragement and support over the past several months.

Lawrenceburg police arrested Gillispie shortly before 3 a.m. Aug. 27. Police said he swerved along a road, then fumbled through his car, looking for his insurance. A police report said Gillispie had red, glassy eyes and slow, slurred speech.

Gillispie was fired at Kentucky last spring after a rocky, 2-year tenure, during which the Wildcats went 40-27. He sued the university, contending that he was owed millions of dollars in severance pay. The university and the UK Athletics Association agreed last month to pay Gillispie nearly $3 million plus attorneys’ fees to settle the dispute.

If you have been arrested for Kentucky drunk driving you may be able to beat the charge. This is best done with the help of a Kentucky DUI lawyer.

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