Driver in Las Vegas sentenced 3-12 years for fatal crash after drinking.
A judge in Las Vegas sentenced Edward Dukes to a minimum of three years in prison for causing a fatal accident while driving under the influence. Dukes admitted to drinking before leaving a casino and colliding with a motorcyclist, Joshua Yokley, who tragically died in the incident. The judge, Jennifer Schwartz, recognized Dukes' remorse and lack of prior criminal record but still sentenced him to 3-12 years in prison. Yokley's father emphasized the need for stricter laws regarding drunk driving, expressing frustration over the consequences for offenders. Efforts to change DUI laws in Nevada were discussed during the most recent legislative session, but the proposed bills did not become law. Dukes may serve the minimum sentence, as many similar offenders are granted parole.
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