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A judge has handed down his sentence after he pleaded guilty to causing the crash. The suspect has been sentenced to serve four to 12 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after four years.
Once the authorities arrived at the scene of the accident, the Metropolitan Police Department immediately began investigating. In the initial arrest report, officers noted that the suspect’s Dodge Challenger was traveling at around 140 mph just three seconds before impacting the other vehicle, a Hyundai. Those excessive speeds were barely curbed prior to the impact. Police say that the driver was only able to slow his car down to 127 mph before the crash.
Due to the incredibly excessive speed, the Hyundai was immediately split into two pieces.
Authorities began questioning Hernandez, who was confused and dazed after the impact. According to the police report, the suspect couldn’t remember how he got into his car. He did not know where he was driving, and he had no idea what road he was on. Authorities promptly identified that the suspect had been drinking and driving.
Unfortunately, the collision was fatal for 38-year-old Luciano Chavez. Hernandez was charged with driving under the influence and causing an accident, resulting in death and/or substantial bodily harm. This charge potentially could’ve resulted in a 20-year prison sentence, but Hernandez reportedly expressed sincere regret, remorse, and repentance. He asked the court for leniency and a chance at redemption.
The Judge has handed down a sentence that gives the suspect the potential to be released on parole after serving four years in prison. The suspect also had to pay $9,900 in restitution and agree to install an interlock device on his next vehicle before he’s ever allowed to drive again.
Hernandez was able to secure such leniency in his case because his attorney helped him secure a beneficial plea deal. A plea deal is an agreement between you and the prosecutors. You’ll agree to plead guilty to your charges or a reduced charge in exchange for receiving a lighter criminal sentence.
Parole allows an inmate to be released from prison early as long as they do not get into further trouble behind bars or outside of jail for a period of time. Typically, the released inmate will remain supervised for a few years and have to report to a probation officer regularly.
Do you think you might be eligible for parole? Are you currently facing criminal charges and wondering how to secure a plea deal that will work in your favor?
Our legal team can help you identify your rights and options based on your unique circumstances.
Schedule a call with our team here at LV Criminal Defense now to discuss your unique charges, the potential of parole, and how our firm can help you navigate your situation.
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