Sean Penn Ordered to Anger Management

Sean Penn will have to be on his best behavior for the next three years.

The Oscar-winning actor pleaded no contest Wednesday to misdemeanor vandalism stemming from a tussle with paparazzi last year. Penn, who was not present, entered the plea through his attorney in a Los Angeles court.

Penn, 49, was sentenced to three years probation and 36 hours of anger management sessions as part of a plea deal with prosecutors. One count of battery was dropped. Any brushes with the law during his probation term could potentially send him in jail.