Sentence - Judge Promises All First Timers - Jail

In King's County, New Brunswick, Judge Tonning has promised all first time drunk drivers that they will be going to jail. Last year, Tonning doubled the minimum penalty from $1000 to $2000. However, as Judge Tonning pointed out, the increase did little to deter people from driving drunk. Corey Cyr was the first to appear in front of Tonning. He was given 3 days in jail, a $2000 fine, $300 victim surcharge and a driving prohibition. Read full article.