On behalf of Raymond Giudice P.C. posted in Criminal Defense on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) – U.S. District Judge Patricia Minaldi has pleaded guilty to first-offense DWI.
Tim Leger, Lake Charles City Court’s judicial administrator, tells KPLC-TV that Minaldi entered the plea last week before Judge Thomas Quirk. She was issued an open-container citation Jan. 23 and charged with DWI more than two weeks later.
Minaldi told the judge she made a stupid mistake and wanted “to accept responsibility.”
Minaldi’s attorney, Walt Sanchez, declined comment Monday.
Quirk deferred imposition of sentencing for one year and placed Minaldi on probation for a year.
Leger says Minaldi will have to pay $400 fine, $300 in court costs, and attend defensive driving and classes sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. She also was ordered to attend church at least once a week, in lieu of community service.
SOURCE: www.dailyreport.com “Federal Judge Pleads Guilty to DWI Charge,” Associated Press, March 3, 2014.