Kathryn Nelson
| Kathryn Nelson | |
| Current Court Information: | |
| St. Lucie County Court, Florida | |
| Title: | Judge |
| Service: | |
| Active: | 2008-2014 |
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Kathryn Nelson is a county judge of the St. Lucie County Court of Florida. Her current term expires in 2014. [1]
Misdemeanor charges
In October 2011, Nelson was charged with two misdemeanors; a DUI with property damage and resisting arrest without violence. She was released on bail and had no comment about the incident. [1]
Ensuing case
In late October, Judge Nelson entered a not guilty plea and requested a jury trial. [2] The case was expected to be heard in January 2012, but before it could go to trial attorneys struck a plea deal. Ultimately, the judge pleaded no contest and was sentenced to one year of probation, DUI school, fifty hours of community service and a $500 fine. [3] [4]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 TCPalm.com, "St. Lucie County Judge Kathryn Nelson released on bail following DUI arrest," October 26, 2011
- ↑ TCPalm.com, "Judge Nelson back on bench in St. Lucie West," January 6, 2012
- ↑ WPTV.com, "Judge Kathryn Nelson doesn't fight DUI charges; gets probation, fine in Indian River court," February 7, 2012
- ↑ Miami Herald, "Panel recommends reprimand for St. Lucie judge," May 11, 2012
