Hoffman Estates man gets 22 years in prison for sixth DUI
Posted February 27, 2017 12:00 am
A Hoffman Estates man convicted of his sixth DUI was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
Jose Cruz, 53, was arrested in April 2016 after Elk Grove Village police observed him making an improper left turn at Elmhurst and Higgins roads. According to prosecutors, officers smelled alcohol and noted Cruz had bloodshot, glassy eyes.
Cruz was convicted during a jury trial last month. Jurors also found Cruz guilty of driving on a suspended or revoked license. He received a six-year sentence for the conviction, which he will serve concurrently. He must complete at least 50 percent of his sentence before he is eligible for parole.
Cruz must also pay $1,884 in fines.
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