DUI Sentence for a Man is 20 Years

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

Gregory Kelly was drinking and partying. He ignored other people’s warning not to drive.

So when he did, he struck a Toyota Highlander carrying Allison Nieto and her mother Susan Price. What’s worse is that Nieto is almost eight months pregnant. The crash killed her baby and severely wounded her and her mother.

Therefore Kelly was sentenced to one count of manslaughter and two counts of aggravated assault. He pleaded guilty to the charge and he will spend 20 years in prison.

According to testimony, the blood alcohol level of Kelly was .20, which is more than double the .08 limit. As a result of the wreck, Nieto’s unborn child was beheaded. Also, she can no longer bear children because of her injuries. So in addition to the physical scars, their whole family is suffering emotional scars as well.

On the other hand, Clarence Guthrie, Kelly’s attorney, said “My client is a quiet and unassuming man. He has pleaded guilty and therefore, accepted full responsibility for this action.” Kelly’s family is in court during the sentencing and his wife told the judge (through sobs) that “Kelly is not a criminal. He is a loving and good man. However, she admitted that he has a drinking problem.”

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