Haley Joel Osment Avoids Jail Time After Public Intoxication Arrest Ruling

Haley Joel Osment will not be wearing the orange overalls this time!

The actor was ordered to attend important meetings for the next six months to help him become a better person and overcome his alcohol addiction.

Haley Joel Osment was arrested on April 8 at a ski lodge in California. He faced charges of public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance.

The actor was arraigned in court on June 2, where he successfully requested a one-year diversion program from the judge. As part of the program, he is required to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at least three times per week.

He was ordered to meet with his therapist twice a week for the next six months. He must also comply with all laws during this period.

Although the Mono County district attorney opposed the diversion due to the actor's previous DUI conviction and an incident involving racial slurs during his arrest, the judge granted the request.

If the actor completes the diversion successfully, all charges against him will be dismissed. However, PEOPLE reported that should he fail to meet the program's requirements, criminal proceedings will resume. 

The "Wednesday" actor has not had smooth sailing in Hollywood since he broke out over three decades ago. In 2018, he was arrested by local authorities in Vegas for getting involved in a public verbal altercation at McCarran International Airport.

The actor was in town for the Super Bowl event that Sunday in Las Vegas. About 12 years before then, he was charged with a misdemeanor drunk driving at the age of 18. His drinking got him involved in a car accident that left him with injuries.

However, he ultimately pleaded no contest to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of marijuana, which resulted in a sentence of three years of probation.

For his new case, his next court appearance is scheduled for January 5, 2026, to review his compliance with the judge's stipulations.

Osment's conduct during his April arrest was nothing to write home about. Fully aware of this, The Blast shared that he expressed deep remorse for his behavior, which saw him use racial slurs against an officer. 

In his statement, nearly a week after the incident, the 37-year-old admitted to being horrified by his actions, claiming he was unaware of his disgraceful language due to a blackout at the time.

He reflected on the emotional toll of recent setbacks, describing how they have left him feeling broken. Osment acknowledged that there is no justification for his behavior, stating:

"That's no excuse for using this disgusting word." He issued a heartfelt apology to those he hurt, particularly the Jewish community, and expressed that he felt he had let them down. 

He went ON to affirm that he wasn't seeking forgiveness from anyone; however, he plans to work on himself after what he described as "my terrible mistake."

The year began on a very low note for the actor, who lost his home as the Los Angeles fire broke out, leaving behind dozens of destroyed properties in its trail. 

Osment was not the only one in his family who experienced the loss. His parents also watched their home get consumed by the raging fire in Southern California.

The actor is now looking ahead despite the crushing situation. In March, he shared his plans to rebuild the ruins as soon as the authorities authorize construction. At the time, the actor was staying with his sister, Emily, in another part of Los Angeles.

He did not take his sister's kind gesture for granted, as he described her as a "generous" and "fantastic" person who offered help when he needed it the most.

The actor's career witnessed a boost as the year progressed when he was unveiled as a character in Netflix hit show, "Wednesday." The 37-year-old will be playing a serial killer known as the Kansas City Scalper.

As reported by Variety, Jenna Ortega, who plays Wednesday Addams in the series, gave depth to Osment's role in a short trailer released by Netflix in May.

"I'm tied up in a serial killer's basement. Who said nightmares don't come true?" Oretga's character says at the beginning of the clip, surrounded by creepy dolls. In the voice-over, she informed viewers that she spent her entire summer vacation trying to capture the Kansas City Scalper.

In a tense confrontation, Ortega's character is restrained and presented with a doll crafted by Osment's character to resemble her. Using her psychic abilities, she frees herself and turns the tables by attacking her captor. 

The popular Netflix series became a smash hit upon its release in November 2022, ultimately achieving the status of the most-watched TV season in the platform's history. Fans can look forward to the release of Season 2, with Part 1 debuting on August 6 and Part 2 following on September 3.

Hopefully, Haley Joel Osment will make the best use of his time in the sobriety program.