Judge Imposes 15 Year Prison Term in DUI

A judge in rural Ravalli County in northwestern Montana recently sent a message to DUI offenders in the wake of the attempts by some residents of that state to repeal Montana's DUI laws.

Judge James Haynes sentenced Scott Adams, a 40 year-and Montana resident, to 15 years in state prison after Adams was convicted of driving under the influence for the sixth time.

Adams, who lives in Stevensville, Montana, has previously received three probationary sentences for his drinking and driving habits. The judge revoked these sentences when he issued his final decree.

According to a local newspaper, The Missoulian, Adams’ sixth DUI charge violated three probationary sentences stemming from previous drunk driving incidents.