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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- July 7, 2020
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On July 7, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant who pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while impaired.
Joann Meredith was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and operating a vehicle while impaired on Feb. 24. She pleaded guilty to the latter charge on July 7, and her DUI was dropped.
Judge Steven Wellner sentenced Meredith to 10 days time suspended, so she won’t have to spend any time behind bars. He also gave her one year of supervised probation.
As part of her probation, the defendant must participate in a traffic alcohol and traffic safety program, attend a victim impact panel and not drive under the influence or while impaired. She is also required to complete a driving safety program.
On Feb. 9, a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer responded to an accident at 14th Street and Jefferson Avenue, NW. Upon arrival, the officer found a vehicle with severe front end damage that appeared to have been in a collision. He found the Meredith in the vehicle’s driver seat with a key in the ignition.
While talking to the defendant, the officer heard her slur her words and smelled alcohol on her breath. He conducted a field sobriety test on her, which she failed.