Commonwealth v. Pettey

By Judge Edward L. Hogshire

This action arose from George Alcorn Coors Pettey’s November 11, 2000, arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. While the Defendant pleaded guilty to violating Virginia Code § 18.2-266, the proper sentencing under Virginia Code § 18.2-270 is at issue. After due consideration of the arguments at the sentencing hearing and those made in the briefs, the Court will sentence the Defendant in accordance with his 0.20 blood alcohol level.

Statement of Facts

In the early morning hours of November 11,2000, Officer David Heyden conducted a routine…