Klinghoffer did not attend the hearing in person but entered the plea through his lawyer, Blair Berk.
Sanchez, 47, was pronounced dead at a hospital later that day from blunt force trauma.
A lawyer representing Sanchezs family tellsRolling Stonethat he disagrees.
Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer of Red Hot Chili PeppersMat Hayward/WireImage
Were seeking justice here.
I dont know why Josh is getting just a misdemeanor.
My father was a very great father.
He is fully cooperating with the traffic investigation.
Klinghoffer has been a name in the alt-rock world for some time.
