Peterson is apparently going to plead guilty to a lesser charge of misdemeanor reckless assault with a penalty of 80 hours of community service, $2000 fine and be placed on probation.
The NFL process for clearing AP to play is uncertain and it is unknown whether or not the Vikings will release him if he is re-instated by the league.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11...rge-avoid-jail