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Defendant pleads guilty to reckless driving; judge suspends sentence and converts fees to community service
Summary
Jose Partida Garcia pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving. The court accepted the plea, suspended the 24-month sentence and most of a $5,000 fine, and ordered completion or credit for treatment and community service in lieu of fees.
Jose Partida Garcia pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving in Lake Forest Park Municipal Court on March 5 and received a largely suspended sentence and fees converted to community service.
During a change-of-plea hearing with a Spanish-language interpreter present, the court accepted an amendment by the city to reduce the charge from driving under the influence to reckless driving. The magistrate conducted the plea colloquy in Spanish through interpreter Anthony…
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