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FELONY DUI SENTENCE IMPOSED — 7 YEARS LATE

0 Comments | Idaho State Journal; Pocatello, Idaho, Jun 22, 2010

POCATELLO –A man who absconded in 2003 before he could be sentenced for felony driving under the influence finally had the sentence imposed Monday and will spend time in the local jail until he can be deported to Mexico.

Joel Rodriguez, 38, was represented by his original counsel, Kevin Peterson, who tried to put as much positive spin on his client’s disappearance as was possible.

“The bright side of this is he hasn’t been in trouble for seven years,” he told Sixth District Judge Stephen S. Dunn.

“Trouble in Idaho,” Dunn replied.

Rodriguez’ running apparently included a stint back in his native Mexico, and another illegal re-entry back into the states. In his presentence report, Rodriguez expressed a hope to serve his penalty for the felony DUI and to come back legally into the country after his deportation.

“The chances of you coming back legally are very slim,” said Dunn. “If you come back illegally, I can tell you you’re going to prison.”

Dunn sentenced Rodriguez to a three-year fixed, four-year indeterminate sentence which he suspended , placing Rodriguez on probation for seven years
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