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Orange County Woman Sentenced to 6 years in Prison for Vehicular Manslaughter
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On Oct. 15, 2007, an Orange County woman drove onto a sidewalk, hit street signs, and her car began to spin. As her car spun out of control, she hit Jose Barranco-Patino.
Barranco-Patino was riding his bicycle home from work when he was struck by Michelle Nicole Sterns. He suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the Orange County Sheriff's Deputies, Stearns had watery, bloodshot eyes, was stumbling and smelled of alcohol. Her blood-alcohol level was 0.20%.
Stearns pleaded guilty in March to one felony count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. She was sentenced Friday to six years in state prison.
If you are facing criminal charges and are in need of a criminal defense attorney, contact our office today. The attorneys at the
Hedding law firm have a combined 7 years of experience in
DUI cases and other criminal charges.
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Posted By Admin on
July 11, 2011 12:52 pm |
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