Despite the sentence, the 55-year-old will be released, having already spent over a year in custody following a bail denial in 2024. Slater's remaining sentence is suspended for five years, meaning he could be sent back to prison if he commits another serious offence during that time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Slater, who represented Australia in 74 Test matches between 1993 and 2001, was sentenced in Maroochydore District Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to seven charges including two counts of choking a woman.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The charges included allegations of assault, strangulation, burglary and stalking in relation to multiple incidents against a woman.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Slater has spent more than 12 months in custody and made multiple failed attempts to secure bail. He was cleared for release after he also pleaded guilty to a drink and drug driving offence in Maroochydore Magistrates Court following his domestic violence sentencing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Judge Glen Cash, presiding over the case, acknowledged Slater\u2019s battle with alcoholism, stating, \"It\u2019s obvious that you are an alcoholic,\" and added that rehabilitation would be challenging.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Slater collapsed in court when his bail was denied in April 2024 and had to be assisted by prison staff. He has remained behind bars since then.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
During his Test career, Slater scored more than 5,000 runs, including 14 centuries and 21 fifties. After retiring in 2004, he transitioned into commentary, working with Channel 4 in the UK and later with Australia\u2019s Seven Network, which ended its association with him in 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Slater collapsed in court when his bail was denied in April 2024 and had to be assisted by prison staff. He has remained behind bars since then.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also Read: <\/b> LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n