4 drivers plead guilty to DWI

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Gallup Independent
By Jim Tiffin
Cibola County Bureau

GRANTS — Four drivers in Cibola County pleaded guilty to DWI charges, requiring ignition interlocks to be installed on any vehicles they plan to drive, complete DWI school and cannot enter any business that serves alcohol. They are all required to perform a minimum of 24 hours of community service.

Jennie Abeita, 37, of a post office box in Prewitt, pleaded guilty to DWI, pleaded down from aggravated DWI (.16 or more). Sentenced to Cibola County Detention Center for 90 days with 90 days suspended and credit for no time served. Court ordered supervised probation for 180 days; complete alcohol screening; register for DWI school; install ignition interlock device on any vehicle to be operated; no bars, no drugs or driving without a license; provide court with documentation of all conditions; and complete 24 hours of community service. Total fines and fees $715 with $500 suspended and $0 credit for time served.

Byron Bahe, 40, of a post office box in New Laguna, pleaded guilty to DWI, pleaded down from aggravated DWI (over .16, third offense). Sentenced to Cibola County Detention Center for 90 days with 90 days suspended and credit for no time served. Court ordered supervised probation for 180 days; complete alcohol screening; register for DWI school; install ignition interlock device on any vehicle to be operated; no bars, no drugs or driving without a license; provide court with documentation of all conditions; and complete 24 hours of community service. Total fines and fees $815 with $500 suspended and $100 credit for time served.

Kimberly Lewis, 40, of a post office box in New Laguna, pleaded guilty to DWI. Sentenced to Cibola County Detention Center for 90 days with 90 days suspended and credit for no time served. Court ordered supervised probation for 180 days; complete alcohol screening; register for DWI school; install ignition interlock device on any vehicle to be operated; no bars, no drugs or driving without a license; provide court with documentation of all conditions; and complete 24 hours of community service. Total fines and fees $715 with $500 suspended and $0 credit for time served.

Valerie Martinez, 32, of a post office box in Casa Blanca, pleaded guilty to DWI. Sentenced to Cibola County Detention Center for 90 days with 90 days suspended and credit for no time served. Court ordered supervised probation for 180 days; complete alcohol screening; register for DWI school; install ignition interlock device on any vehicle to be operated; no bars, no drugs or driving without a license; provide court with documentation of all conditions; and complete 24 hours of community service. Total fines and fees $715 with $500 suspended and $0 credit for time served.