Northwestern linebacker Braden Jones pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of battery and unlawful use of a driver’s license Thursday in Cook County Circuit Court.

Two other misdemeanor charges were dropped in what Jones’ father called a “welcome outcome.”

“We really didn’t know what to expect,” Larry Jones said. “But I’m really pleased.”

The Weinberg sophomore’s admission of battery was unrelated to reports that Jones assaulted a cop.

The charge was related to the disturbance that brought University Police to the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity on Jan. 19.

Following discussion with the arresting officer, Lt. Sean Johnson of UP, the county prosecutor did not pursue allegations of criminal damage and resisting arrest, Larry Jones said.

Johnson said in court he could detect an odor of alcohol on Jones’ breath but could not testify that Jones was intoxicated at his arrest.

Jones, 19, was sentenced to one year of court supervision, four days of community service and fulfillment of NU-imposed punishments, which include counseling and further community service.

“Braden has never been in any trouble before,” Larry Jones said. “He’s never even been pulled over for speeding. I think that helped.”

Braden Jones declined to comment.

A representative from the NU football team said coach Randy Walker was unavailable for comment on Jones’ status with the team. The academic All-Big Ten selection was suspended from the squad in January pending the outcome of Thursday’s hearing.

NU police arrested Jones when they were called to the ZBT house after a window was broken.

Jones presented police with a false driver’s license when he was asked for his identification, police said.

On Jan. 20, Lt. Nick Parashis of UP said Jones punched an officer and fled after being asked for his real identity.

“It was an unfortunate incident,” said Jim Herbison, Jone’s lawyer. “But in the end, the truth came out and things were resolved for the best with concern to everyone involved.”