Re: Justin Miller's fate likely to take a month to be decided <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>One day after his arrest for misdemeanor assault, the Jets' Justin Miller participated in the team's voluntary daily workouts yesterday at Hofstra and met with coach Eric Mangini. Miller has yet to be disciplined by the team, which is exploring its options under the NFL's new personal-conduct policy.The league is conducting its own investigation, as Miller's case will be reviewed under the terms of the conduct policy, an NFL spokesman said. Miller could be subject to a fine, a suspension or banishment by the league, although his status as a first-time offender will work in his favor. Miller will be required to undergo a clinical evaluation with the possibility of counseling.It may take more than a month before Miller's punishment, if any, is handed down. According to the policy, "unless the case involves significant bodily harm, a first offense will generally not result in discipline until there has been a disposition of the proceeding." Miller's court date is June 25.Miller was arrested early Sunday after he allegedly punched a 26-year-old woman outside a Manhattan nightspot. One report said Miller was swinging at a man, but struck the woman after the man ducked. Miller's lawyer told the Daily News his client was "defending himself" from the woman, who reportedly suffered pain and redness on her face and a cut on her knee. She declined medical attention at the scene. The player was apprehended by police after trying to flee on foot.The Pro Bowl return specialist, in a statement released Sunday through the team, apologized for the incident.Commissioner Roger Goodell's edict seems to be having an impact. Just yesterday, the Bengals released linebacker A.J. Nicholson, a repeat offender, three days after he allegedly punched a woman in the eye. The Jets probably won't release Miller, but he likely will receive a fine and/or suspension if convicted. By rule, teams can only release players for lack of skill. The Jets would have a hard time justifying that in Miller's case.</div>
