Man Convicted of DUI Walks 25 Miles to Courthouse
A man who was convicted of driving under the influence in Carlisle, Pa. reportedly took a 25-mile hike to the courthouse for his sentencing because he couldn’t get a ride. According to this Associated Press news report, 33-year-old Stephen Shoemaker did not have a car or a driver’s license. So he started walking to the courthouse at the crack of dawn to make it for a 9:30 a.m. sentencing.
But he didn’t make it. It was 3:30 p.m. when he reached the courthouse and the judge had issued an arrest warrant because Shoemaker had “failed to appear” for his sentencing. He was late because he had to take a detour to be treated at a hospital for dehydration. He was hoofing it in 90 degree heat. Thankfully, the judge after hearing about his plight, agreed to defer the hearing until July. The public defender ended up giving Shoemaker a ride home.
This story is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the problems DUI defendants and those convicted of a DUI face. As in Shoemaker’s case, a majority lose their driver’s license. A DUI conviction could also mean jail time and paying hefty fines and penalties. Don’t let this happen to you. It takes a skilled and experienced DUI defense attorney to fight your DUI and defend you successfully. Call us today for a free consultation. We have an excellent track record with getting our clients acquitted of DUI charges or helping them get alternative sentencing.
