Incoming Republican Montana congressman Greg Gianforte pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge Monday, but escapes jail time if he doesn’t violate the terms of his sentence.

The Bozeman Chronicle reported Judge Rick West did not sentence Gianforte to serve jail time, instead deferring his six-month sentence. If Gianforte abides by the terms of his sentence, the assault can be dismissed after six months. West ordered Gianforte to pay $385 in fines and fees as well as serve 40 hours of community service and 20 hours of anger management by Nov. 28.