Reality TV fans were stunned when news broke that Pawn Stars fan-favorite Chumlee was caught up in a serious legal mess. During a raid on his Las Vegas home, police discovered drugs and multiple firearms — a combination that could have easily landed him behind bars for years. Now, at 33, Austin Lee Russell is preparing to take responsibility in the only way that keeps his future from collapsing entirely. He’s agreed to plead guilty to attempted possession of a controlled substance, give up everything that was seized, and submit to three years of probation and mandatory treatment.

But the story doesn’t end with a simple plea. A felony weapons charge will still remain on his record for now — like a shadow trailing behind him. If he completes probation without slipping, the case could be dismissed, offering him a rare second chance at normalcy. If he fails, though, the consequences are steep: up to five years in prison. It’s a crossroads moment for Chumlee, one that will decide whether this chapter becomes his downfall… or the turning point he desperately needs.