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Delaware Department of Justice Sentencing Announcement

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 7, 2008



Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Justice today announced sentences in the following criminal cases:
Marvin Hair, age 41 of Wilmington, pled guilty on September 15, 2008 in New Castle County Superior Court to Driving Under the Influence in the 4th Degree, Vehicular Assault 2nd Degree and Reckless Endangering 2nd Degree.
On May 6, 2008, while driving in Wilmington, Hair struck a vehicle while making a left turn onto Concord Avenue from the right lane of Washington Street, then ran a red light at Concord Avenue and West Street, striking another vehicle. On West Street, Hair drove onto the sidewalk, almost striking a pedestrian. At 12th and N. King Streets he again ran a red light and struck a vehicle, causing injury to himself and the other driver. He was taken to Wilmington Hospital for treatment and his Blood
Alcohol Content (BAC) was determined to be .21. The legal BAC is .08.
Marvin Hair was sentenced today in New Castle County Superior Court by Judge Jerome O. Herlihy to nine months in prison, followed by six months of Work Release and then five years of Intense Probation. In addition, Hair must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete treatment. He also must pay a $2000 fine and restitution for court costs.
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Melissa Hutchinson, age 27 of Wilmington, pled guilty on August 7, 2008 in New Castle County Superior Court to Robbery 1st Degree.
On March 7, 2008, Hutchinson attempted to rob a store on Belmont Road in Claymont. She fled with $20 from the store and drove away in a car that was identified and traced by police back to her. Hutchinson was arrested by New Castle County Police on the same day as the robbery. Hutchinson was sentenced today in New Castle County Superior Court by Judge Jerome O. Herlihy to four years in prison, followed by six months of Work Release and then two years of Probation.
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Delaware Department of Justice Sentencing Announcement

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 7, 2008



Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Justice today announced sentences in the following criminal cases:
Marvin Hair, age 41 of Wilmington, pled guilty on September 15, 2008 in New Castle County Superior Court to Driving Under the Influence in the 4th Degree, Vehicular Assault 2nd Degree and Reckless Endangering 2nd Degree.
On May 6, 2008, while driving in Wilmington, Hair struck a vehicle while making a left turn onto Concord Avenue from the right lane of Washington Street, then ran a red light at Concord Avenue and West Street, striking another vehicle. On West Street, Hair drove onto the sidewalk, almost striking a pedestrian. At 12th and N. King Streets he again ran a red light and struck a vehicle, causing injury to himself and the other driver. He was taken to Wilmington Hospital for treatment and his Blood
Alcohol Content (BAC) was determined to be .21. The legal BAC is .08.
Marvin Hair was sentenced today in New Castle County Superior Court by Judge Jerome O. Herlihy to nine months in prison, followed by six months of Work Release and then five years of Intense Probation. In addition, Hair must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete treatment. He also must pay a $2000 fine and restitution for court costs.
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Melissa Hutchinson, age 27 of Wilmington, pled guilty on August 7, 2008 in New Castle County Superior Court to Robbery 1st Degree.
On March 7, 2008, Hutchinson attempted to rob a store on Belmont Road in Claymont. She fled with $20 from the store and drove away in a car that was identified and traced by police back to her. Hutchinson was arrested by New Castle County Police on the same day as the robbery. Hutchinson was sentenced today in New Castle County Superior Court by Judge Jerome O. Herlihy to four years in prison, followed by six months of Work Release and then two years of Probation.
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