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Raising Streetwise Kids - Part III
Keep your child safe at school and play....
Encourage your child to walk and play with friends, not alone. Tell them to avoid places that could be dangerous -- vacant buildings, alleys, playgrounds or parks with broken equipment and litter;
Teach your child to settle arguments with words, not fists, and to walk away when others are arguing. Remind him/her that taunting and teasing can hurt friends and make enemies;
Make sure your child is taking the safest routes to and from school, stores, and friends' houses. Walk the routes together and point out places he/she could go for help;
Encourage him/her to be alert in the neighborhood, and tell an adult -- you, a teacher, a neighbor, a police officer -- about anything that doesn't seem quite right;
Check out the school's policies on absent children -- are parents called when a child is absent?;
Check out daycare and after-school programs -- look at certifications, staff qualifications, rules on parent permission for field trips, reputation in the community, parent participation, and policies on parent visits.
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Criminal Justice News & Views
Citizens feel safer when violent and repeat offenders are in prison.
New Feature
Wanted fugitives to be a new weekly feature on "A Message from Ray the D.A."
"The Real Deal" Intern Series
Episode 21: Tour of the Fayette County Detention Center
"The Real Deal" Intern Series
Episode 22: Cease-Fire Meeting III
"The Real Deal" Intern Series
Episode 23: ATF - Lexington Police Range Day for Prosecutors
Cops & Robbers News
A real close call. Death Row Inmate Of The Week
This killer stabbed and killed his pregnant cousin and her 10-year-old son. Her 5-year-old son was stabbed nine times but survived.
Information Center
Want to know what cases were Indicted, Dismissed, or Transferred Back To District Court by the Grand Jury and what cases are set for trial? Check it out here.
Who is on Home Incarceration in Lexington?
Convicted criminals in the Home Incarceration Program (HIP) in Lexington. Last Week's Circuit Court Sentencings
Who went to prison and who was probated. |
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Citizens Feel Safer When Violent and Repeat Offenders Are In Prison
The anti-punishment crowd (most of whom, no doubt, live in low-crime, upper-middle class neighborhoods) now wants to change the debate about fighting crime-on-the-streets to reducing the incarceration rate.
Some excerpts from "Crime Debate Reduced to Incarceration Rate," by George Will, www.realclearpolitics.com, June 22, 2008.
 "Today's near silence about crime probably is evidence of social improvement. For many reasons, including better policing and more incarceration, Americans feel, and are safer," wrote George Will recently.
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George Will | Apparently, the New York Times never has understood that the best way to reduce crime is to put persistent and violent law-breakers in jail and keep them there for as long as possible. Their headlines are proof that they never did get-it, or never wanted to admit it. As evidence of their head-in-the-sand attitude, they kept printing headlines like the following, while the crime rate plummeted:
"Crime Keeps On Falling, But Prisons Keep Filling Up" (1997)
"Prison Population Growing Although Crime Rate Drops" (1998)
"Number in Prison Grows Despite Crime Reduction" (2000)
"More Inmates, Despite Slight Drop in Crime" (2003)
The anti-punishment crowd either doesn't see the obvious correlation between incarceration and reducing crime, or, more likely, they simply choose to ignore it.
Regardless, they have obviously changed their strategy to challenge the cost of incarcerating repeat and violent lawbreakers instead of crime-fighting by police and prosecutors.
"Let them out! We can't afford so many in prison!" they shout from the safety of their high-priced, low-crime neighborhoods. |
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Sheriff Kathy Witt |
Fayette County Sheriff Kathy Witt has many law enforcement duties. One of them is to serve arrest warrants based on criminal charges filed in Fayette County. When those individuals against whom charges are placed are not located, they become fugitives.
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Eyes: Brown | Each week Sheriff Witt will create a list of several of those fugitives who are charged with serious crimes (called Part I crimes) in our community and are wanted on active outstanding warrants in Fayette County Sheriff Witt asks that if you have any information on the whereabouts of any of these individuals, or any other wanted person, to contact her office at (859) 252-1771. She also warns -- under no circumstances should you take action on your own.
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Tour Of The Fayette County Detenter Center
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The beginning of the tour. |
The Fayette County Detention Center is an amazing state of the art facility that covers an area of 71 acres right off the Old Frankfort Pike exit from New Circle Road. Taking a quick glance at the facility, I thought I was about to enter a barn, not a jail! I was also surprised during the tour to see just how big the jail actually was compared to my first impressions of the barn-like facility. The ground at the Detention Center was beautiful with colorful flowers, a tree-lined driveway, stone fences and a well manicured lawn. The barn-like structure (I learned later it is the Detention Center's Administration Building) was decorated with lovely sandy stones and brick.
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| "The Real Deal" Intern Series -- Episode 22 |
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Cease-Fire Meeting III
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Presentation of a gun violence case. | Last Friday the interns and I attended our third Cease-Fire Meeting, where we had the opportunity to listen to Dr. Derek Paulsen who is a professor with the Criminal Justice Department at Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Paulsen works with the Lexington Police and the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in gathering statistics of crimes that involve guns. At the meeting, Dr. Paulsen had put together a PowerPoint which mapped out the gun statistics for the years 2005 and 2006. In his presentation Dr. Paulsen had broken the crimes down to burglary, robbery, theft and wanton where a gun was used during the incident. Dr. Paulsen also took it a step further and mapped out the highest concentrations of gun crimes in Lexington.
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| "The Real Deal" Intern Series -- Episode 23 |
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ATF - Lexington Police Range Day For Prosecutors
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Brad Bryant, Asst. Comm.'s Attorney |
Sharletta Mahone, Intern | By Brad Bryant and Sharletta Mahone
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Sharletta practices using a firearm. | On June 26, 2008, the Lexington Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives hosted the ATF - Lexington Police Range Day For Prosecutors. The day consisted of interactive demonstrations, including Taser Demonstrations, Firearms Simulations, Traffic Stop Scenarios and Ballistics and Weapons Demonstrations. Participants were also permitted to view the equipment used by police and federal agents in the discharge of their duties. Some of the displays included the Air Support Unit's helicopter, the Emergency Response Unit's armored car and the Bomb Disposal Unit's robot.
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A Real Close Call
By Officer Don Evans
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Officer Don Evans surveys the damage to his plane. |
My neighbor, Rick Paynter, his wife Marilyn, me and my wife Melissa, decided on the spur of the moment to go to Destin, Florida for a three-day get-a-way vacation. Since I am a pilot and have a small four-passenger airplane, we decided we would fly.
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| Death Row Inmate Of The Week |
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What did this killer do to convince a jury to sentence him to death?
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Melvin Lee Parrish
34 at the time
Male, Black | Melvin Lee Parrish stabbed and killed his cousin, who was six months pregnant, and her 10-year-old son in Jefferson County in 1997. He also stabbed the woman's 5-year-old son nine times. Parrish was trying to take money from the woman when the offenses took place.
The 5-year-old survived and was able to identify Parrish as the person who stabbed his mother and brother to death.
Parrish was sentenced to Death on February 1, 2001.
That's what he did. He sentenced himself to death. |
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To see the latest Grand Jury returns, including Indictments, Dismissals, and cases Returned to District Court, click on the dates below:
The Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Criminal Trial Schedule is updated each Monday. To see our trial schedule, click here. |
| Who Is On Home Incarceration In Lexington? |
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| Convicted Criminals In The Home Incarceration Program (HIP) in Lexington
Inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences can be placed into the Home Incarceration Program (HIP) under certain circumstances. Offenders who are part of this program are technically still incarcerated; however, they are placed in the community under electronic monitoring rather than being behind the walls of a correctional facility.
To learn the identity of the inmates presently in the Home Incarceration Program in our community, click here. |
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Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, June 27, 2008 |
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| ARBALLO, Johnathan Ray
Age: 20
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault, 12 months in jail for 4th degree Assault and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated for 2 years. The defendant is ordered to serve 6 months in jail and pay $4,574.08 in restitution. | |
| HYDEN, Nathaniel Allen
Age: 20
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Assault, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, to pay restitution, probated for 2 years. | |
| RISON, Donnie Lee
Age: 51
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and 1 year for 2nd degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| STRUNK, Darrell Wayne
Age: 31
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| Sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for 2nd degree Escape and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 2.5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. | |
| TODD, Stanley Matthew
Age: 29
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated for 5 years. Ordered to pay $29,662.59 in restitution. | |
| WILLIAMS, Michael George
Age: 30
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated for 5 years . Ordered to pay $18,654.80 in restitution. | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| ARTHUR, James Calloway
Age: 51
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support and 30 days in jail for Giving Officer False Name or Address, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated for 5 years. Ordered to pay $20,714.56 in restitution. | |
| BOULDER, John G.
Age: 50
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Assault under Extreme Emotional Disturbance and 1 year in prison for 1st degree Unlawful Imprisonment, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| MADDOX, Patrick
Age: 23
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 3rd degree Burglary, probated for 3 years. Ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution. | |
| MCINTOSH, Sarai
Age: 28
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Complicity Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card after Reporting Loss or Theft over $300, probated for 3 years. Ordered to pay $1836.47 in restitution. | |
| MILLER, George C.
Age: 25
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| REPEAT OFFENDER Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. In a separate case, sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, probated for 5 years. | |
| MOORE, Tracy L.
Age: 35
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia , 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated for 2 years. Ordered to pay $1,300 in restitution. | |
| PHILLIPS, Amee Elizabeth
Age: 27
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument , probated for 3 years. Ordered to pay $1,600.75 in restitution. | |
| ROBERTS, Gregory William
Age: 49
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| Sentenced to 10 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Robbery Under Extreme Emotional Disturbance, probated for 5 years. | |
| ZAMORA, Wences Lao
Age: 30
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN. Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to 1st degree Promoting Contraband and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 90 days in jail for No Operator's License, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated for 2 years. IMMIGRATION, CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED. | |
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| ALLEN, Eric Marcell
Age: 36
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Assault Under Extreme Emotional Disturbance and 12 months in jail for Violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO, to run concurrently for a total of 3 years in prison. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $595.76 in restitution. | |
| DANIELS, William Albert
Age: 38
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| Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1st degree Sodomy and 10 years in prison for 2nd degree Sodomy, to run consecutively for a total of 20 years. Sent to prison. | |
| GARCIA-ALVAREZ, Adan
Age: 36
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN. Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and 2 days in jail for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, First Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. IMMIGRATION, CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED. | |
| HADDIX, Charles
Age: 37
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| REPEAT OFFENDER Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 3rd degree Burglary and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $3,126 in restitution. | |
| HADDIX, David Wayne
Age: 38
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| REPEAT OFFENDER Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 3rd degree Burglary and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $3,126 in restitution. | |
| Harris, Patrick Anthony
Age: 30
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana, probated for 2 years. | |
| THOMAS, Katrina Renee
Age: 32
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2nd degree Burglary and 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Burglary, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. In a separate case, sentenced 1 year each for 2 counts of 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, probated for 5 years. Ordered to pay $713. 92 in restitution. | |
| WADE, Gregory Scott
Age: 40
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to Possession of a Controlled Substance and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia , 1st offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated for 2 years. The defendant is ordered to serve 4 weekends in jail. | |
| WHITE, Jamel Lamar
Age: 20
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st offense and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
| ALLEN, Kayla Sheree
Age: 18
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| Sentenced to 7 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Assault and 12 months in jail for 4th degree Assault, to run concurrently for a total of 7 years. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $640 in restitution. | |
| BOYD, Donna Lee
Age: 39
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| REPEAT OFFENDER Sentenced to 10 years in prison each for 2 counts of 1st degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and 5 years in prison for Use/Possession of a Forged Instrument, 2nd > offense, to run concurrently for a total of 10 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
| BAILEY, Joy
Age: 46
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card over $100 within a 6-month period, probated for 5 years. Ordered to pay $3,126.73 in restitution. | |
| COATS, William Harry
Age: 53
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempt to Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm), 12 months in jail for Possession of a Defaced Firearm, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated for 2 years. | |
| DIOSDADO, Fedrico Moreno
Age: 33 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN. Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in Cocaine, 1st offense and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. IMMIGRATION, CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED. | |
| FIALA, Hisham Ahmad
Age: 47
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking < $300, probated for 2 years. | |
| GAINES, Cydney, Lanae
Age: 29
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempt to Make False Statement/ Misrepresentation to Receive Benefits, probated for 2 years. | |
| JACKSON, Reuben Jr.
Age: 52
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| Sentenced to 60 days in jail for Use/Possession Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, probated for 1 year. | |
LITTLE, Danny Ray Jr.
Age: 37 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st offense, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana, and 12 months in jail for Use/ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| LITTLE, Victoria Lynn
Age: 45
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated for 1 year. | |
| MENDOZA, Camillo
Age: 47
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in Cocaine, 1st offense, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| POWELL, Eric Matthew
Age: 29
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300 and 1 year in prison for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia , 2nd or > offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| YEAGER, Daniel Scott
Age: 22
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| Sentenced to 1 year in jail for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol and 12 months in jail for Driving under the Influence Suspended License, 1st offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
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