The former chief of staff of the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office was charged in June with two misdemeanors for a hit-and-run and filing a false report.

The internal investigation read like an open and shut case. Richard Jue admitted that he struck a parked Tesla in his city-issued vehicle, then lied about it . But there will be no trial.

Instead, Jue will participate in a court-ordered diversion program, which requires him to log 40 hours of community service, complete a Driver’s Safety Course, and pay $15,000 to the Sheriff’s Office, the San Francisco Standard first reported . Jue will also pay restitution to the owner of the Tesla.

If he successfully completes these steps without getting arrested again, the charges against him will be dismissed. The duration of the program is

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