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[JULY 23, 2003]  SPRINGFIELD -- A new Illinois law ensures that drunk drivers who cause a death will serve longer sentences, according to state Sen. Larry Bomke, a longtime proponent of DUI laws and a sponsor of Senate Bill 96/Public Act 93-213.

Bomke, R-Springfield, sponsored the bill because it strengthens penalties for drivers who drive drunk and cause a fatal accident.

"A January Supreme Court decision weakened sentences for these drivers because of a loophole in the state reckless homicide laws," said Bomke. "Senate Bill 96 places fatal DUI accidents under the aggravated DUI laws, triggering longer sentences for drunk drivers who cause a fatality and even longer sentences if two or more people die in a DUI-related crash."

The new law creates a new aggravating factor to the existing DUI laws, making it a Class 2 felony to drive under the influence and kill another person. A conviction carries a prison sentence of three to 13 years for the death of one person and not more than 26 years for the death of two or more persons. Convicted offenders must serve at least 85 percent of their sentence.

Senate Bill 96/Public Act 93-213 was signed into law July 18 and took effect immediately.

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Name, age, address; date, charge; sentence

(Week ending 7-17-03)

  • Lachanda A. Barlow, 31, 1809 E. Nebraska, St. Paul, Minn.; 6-17-03, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, 12 months conditional discharge, $500 fine plus court costs, $300 mandatory assessment, $170 street value fine

  • Joel D. Brassfield, 18, 203 Seventh; 6-20-03, unlawful consumption of alcohol; pleaded guilty, six months court supervision, $250 fine plus court costs, attend victim impact panel

  • Lisa L. Carlock, 33, 204 N. Main, Middletown; 1-10-03, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $100 fine plus court costs, $28.80 restitution

  • Andrew S. Chapman, 18, 713 S. Walnut, Apt. B; 6-15-03, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $200 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $20 street value fine

  • Cassandra J. Dupre, 18, 221 N. Spring, Mount Pulaski; 3-25-03, unlawful consumption of alcohol; pleaded guilty, 24 months conditional discharge, $750 fine plus court costs, attend victim impact panel, 120 remitted days Logan County Jail

  • Joshua A. Geriets, 18, 304 N. Beach, Forrest; 7-6-03, battery, pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $300 fine plus court costs

  • Angie M. Guyer, 26, 748 Bryan; 11-27-02, deceptive practice, pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $100 fine plus court costs, $257.60 restitution

  • James Huffman, 39, 34 Terrance; 11-8-02, unlawful use of cable television service; pleaded guilty, 12 months conditional discharge, $350 fine plus court costs

  • Dennis D. King, 41, 521 Clinton; 3-19-03, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, 12 months conditional discharge, $300 fine plus court costs, $200 mandatory assessment, $50 street value fine, $100 lab fee

  • James W. Kisner, 17, 204 E. Fourth, Armington; 4-5-03, unlawful possession of alcohol; pleaded guilty, six months court supervision, $300 fine plus court costs

  • Tony Long, 30, 522 Third; 2-13-03, domestic battery; pleaded guilty, 12 months probation, $350 fine plus court costs, attend Men Who Batter, $100 mandatory assessment

  • Richard D. McClellan, 21, 405 N. Hamilton; 6-9-03, unlawful consumption of alcohol; pleaded guilty, six months court supervision, $250 fine plus court costs, attend victim impact panel

  • Jennifer A. Phillips, 29, 329 Third; 3-02, deceptive practice; pleaded guilty, 12 months conditional discharge, $150 fine plus court costs, $95.25 restitution

  • Beth A. Prince, 37, 612 S. Madison; 3-4-03, retail theft; pleaded guilty, six months court supervision, $250 fine plus court costs

  • Alan E. Snyder, 29, 2304 Bank, Keokuk, Iowa; 4-25-03, domestic battery; pleaded guilty, 12 months conditional discharge, $500 fine plus court costs

  • Kayla N. Spray, 18, 601 E. Williams, Atlanta; 6-12-03, unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $750 fine plus court costs

  • Joseph J. Watts, 18, 300 Third, LaSalle; unlawful possession of cannabis; pleaded guilty, $400 fine plus court costs, 12 months court supervision, $200 mandatory assessment

  • Cassie R. Young, 23, 8 Coachlight Village, Mason City; 7-3-03, domestic battery; 12 months probation, two days Logan County Jail, court costs, attend Women Who Batter

  • Female, 17, 1750 Fifth, unlawful consumption of alcohol; pleaded guilty, 12 months court supervision, $250 fine plus court costs attend victim impact panel

Marriage Licenses

(Week ending 7-17-03)

  • Christopher A. Cordray, Lincoln
    Mandy K. Cook, Lincoln

  • Stephen M. Mnyapara, Glen Carbon
    Porcha Carter, Lincoln

  • Richard F. Selinger, Mount Pulaski
    Jamon L. Benner, Mount Pulaski

  • Curtis R. Moore, Mount Pulaski
    Jeannifer L. Hughes, Mount Pulaski

  • Randall E. Daugherty, Lincoln
    Shelly K. Robertson, Lincoln

  • Matthew D. Mevis, Rochester
    Gina M. Sennett, Lincoln

  • Deacon R. Hopper, Lincoln
    Kristina M. Palmer, Lincoln

  • Mark D. Briggs, Emden
    Nicole M. Lusher, Emden

  • Michael J. Cook, Lincoln
    Carol J. Austin, Lincoln

  • Jansen K. Whitted, Mason City
    Rachael B. Kirby, Mason City

  • Craig E. Farnam, Lawndale
    Denise R. Lucey, Lawndale

Dissolutions

(Week ending 7-17-03)

  • Bradley D. White, Lincoln
    Tiffeny J. White, Lincoln

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Storage sheds burglarized

[APRIL 25, 2003]  Sometime prior to March 26, several burglaries took place at The Storage Box, 1730 Fifth St. in Lincoln. Unknown person(s) cut the locks off several storage sheds at that location. Once inside the sheds, unknown person(s) took video equipment, golf equipment and some computer equipment. Items stolen from the storage sheds added up to approximately $10,000.

Anyone with any information concerning this incident or any other crime in the Lincoln/Logan County area is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (217) 732-3000 or e-mail crimestoppers@lincolnpolice.us.

Your information will be kept confidential and you may remain anonymous.

If your information leads to the arrest of the person(s) involved, Crime Stoppers will pay you a cash reward up to $1,000.

Crime Stoppers has an answering machine to answer your calls. This is to protect you if you wish to remain anonymous. (Your calls cannot be traced with the machine).

You need to let us know how you can be contacted about the incident, or you must watch to see if the subject has been arrested. This is so we can make a payout to you.

 

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