DUI Do Over

Richard Sherwood stands before Judge Payne ... again

Richard Sherwood, age 30, was arraigned before Judge John Payne on Monday morning for a drunk driving arrest in Amherst on Saturday night May 9th.  Or perhaps I should say "rearraigned."

 Originally Mr. Sherwood was charged with "OUI 3rd offense" and as it turns out that was his 4th offense!  And when it comes to the American system of justice, details are important.

Sherwood was released on the original $5,000 bail he posted five weeks ago and the conditions remain the same:  no driving, use of a sobrietor, and report to probation officer twice per week.  His case was continued until July 13.

3rd Strike Drunk Driving

Richard Sherwood, age 30, stands before Judge Laurie MacLeod

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Mr Sherwood is hiring his attorney and will return to Eastern Hampshire District Court next month. He paid $5,000 cash bail (mainly because it was his 3rd DUI offense) over the weekend to be released and that will remain in effect. He will also undergo random alcohol screens and must check in with a probation officer twice per week.

And, obviously, no driving.