Jeffrey B. Tucker caused a serious accident in January 2013 in Tremont Township and is headed to state prison because of it after pleading guilty Wednesday in Schuylkill County Court to five charges resulting from the incident.
Tucker, 26, of Tremont, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, DUI, failure to drive at a safe speed, careless driving and seat belt violation. Prosecutors withdrew a second charge of seat belt violation and a charge of disregarding traffic lane.
President Judge William E. Baldwin accepted Tucker's plea, and, pursuant to an agreement between prosecutors and the defendant, sentenced him to spend one to two years in a state correctional institution.
Baldwin also sentenced Tucker to pay costs, $1,075 in fines, $300 to the Substance Abuse Education Fund, $1,270 restitution and a $50 bench warrant fee and submit a DNA sample to law enforcement authorities.
Tucker said little during Wednesday's hearing except to indicate that he understood the terms of his plea agreement and that he entered it voluntarily.
State police at Schuylkill Haven alleged Tucker was DUI on Jan. 5, 2013, when he caused the accident.
Assistant District Attorney Jennifer N. Lehman said Sean Brown was the victim of the accident.Defendant: Jeffrey B. Tucker
Age: 26
Residence: Tremont
Crimes committed: Aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under the influence, DUI, failure to drive at a safe speed, careless driving and seat belt violation
Prison sentence: One to two years in a state correctional institution