Prison Time Handed Down For DUI Convictions

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By KSFY Staff

Story Created: Oct 7, 2009 at 11:58 AM CST

Story Updated: Oct 7, 2009 at 11:58 AM CST

A Harrold man who has racked up eight drunk driving convictions has been sentenced to five years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary.

Four of Gilbert Big Eagle's convictions have been within the last 10 years.

Circuit Judge Lori Wilbur, after being told that the 43-year-old Big Eagle had not completed treatment requirements, said Tuesday that his record shows probation doesn't work for him.

Also in Hughes County court, 46-year-old Maria Kraft of Hoven was sentenced to seven years in prison for her fifth DUI - all in the last 10 years. She was given credit for 214 days she already has served.

Two of Kraft's previous drunk driving arrests occurred on the same day in February 2005.

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Thursday, Oct 8 at 2:19 PM Anonymous wrote ...

What do they expect when they are that stupid, a hand shake and a cookie?

Thursday, Oct 8 at 11:03 AM Anonymous wrote ...

SEVEN years for 5 DUI's?? I know she deserve to go to jail after that many but come on...SEVEN YRS IN PRISON? That's ridiculous.

Wednesday, Oct 7 at 5:26 PM Red wrote ...

He is a drunk,& she did not put the right thing on the front seat.......

Wednesday, Oct 7 at 5:13 PM terri brown wrote ...

I went to prison 1m1998 for DUI'S. I was handed a 5yr.sentence, you know what? it was the best thing to have happened to me. i went to treatment three times prior to that, and i still was not ready to stop drinking. people don't understand that the alcholoism needs to be addressede addressed. i finally realized while sitting in prison that i had to deal with my alcoholism. i have been sober for close to 12yrs now!

Wednesday, Oct 7 at 5:13 PM doer wrote ...

well if u do drink & drive b real careful.take back roads & alleys & drive 10 mph under the speed limit. dont run stopsigns.use turn signals. drive straight if u can.keep windows open for fresh air.and please keep mints in ur vehicle.wear dark glasses.dont talk much.well the heck with it just get a designated driver

Wednesday, Oct 7 at 4:29 PM anon wrote ...

Hey they both belong in jail--it is illegal to drink and drive--when will people get that through their heads--i like to have a few drinks also--but i do not drive after drinking and if I do I will expect to go to jail...

Wednesday, Oct 7 at 12:52 PM Aberdeen wrote ...

The amount of DUI's in the last ten years are what matter and she had more in that time period.

Wednesday, Oct 7 at 12:45 PM anon wrote ...

i just dont get it , she had less dui's but got more prison time than he did and he had more dui's...this system is really pathetic this inconsistent sentencing has been goin on for years

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