Jason Politz Back In The Can
Jason Politz killed my cousin Sharon through a drunken driving accident. It's a shame all around. If that wasn't enough to get him to fight his demon of alcoholism, I don't know what is....Yesterday, he was sentenced to jail...again. The following article comes from Wilkes-Barre's Times Leader. The reporter's name is David Weiss. The sub-title says "Jason Politz gets 18 to 36 months after second drunken-driving arrest after 1995 deadly wreck."
"Jason Politz will be back in state prison for 18 to 36 months on drunken driving charges. This is the second time he's faced such charges after killing a woman in a drunken wreck in 1995.
Politz, 35, of Lyndwood Avenue in Hanover Township, pleaded guilty earlier this month to two counts of DUI and a tampering charge in connection with a Feb. 17 traffic stop.
State trooper Bernard Kizis saw Politz traveling 65 mph in a 35 mph zone on Blackman Street. Kizis said Politz crossed the center line at least twice before coming to a red light at state Route 309 in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Kizis stopped Politz, who had a blood-alcohol level of 0.22 percent. An adult driver in Pennsylvania is considered intoxicated at o.o8 percent.
Politz was also charged with tampering with an ignition interlock device that was installed on his vehicle after a 2003 drunken driving conviction in Wyoming County.
That arrest came after he was released from prison in 2000 after serving more than three years for killing Sharon Yanulevius in a 1995 Hanover Township crash.
Politz had a blood-alcohol level of 0.14 percent in that wreck, which played a factor in his new case.
The DUI charges in Politz's latest case carried a mandatory minimum sentence on one year in prison because it was his third offense and his blood-alcohol level was so high.
But Assistant District Attorney Gene Molino asked Court of Common Pleas Judge Joseph Augello to sentence Politz to two and a half to five years in prison, the maximum sentence allowed on the charge.
Augello didn't level that sentence, but went beyond the mandatory sentence of one year in prison based, in part, on the severity of Politz's past incident and his failure to control his drinking.
The prison sentence came as a relief to Yanulevius' parents.
"They won't be serving Coors Light in there," said Yanulevius' father, Frank.
Frank and his wife, also named Sharon, attended Tuesday's sentencing. They said they doubt the sentence will change Politz's attitude.
"He's had 11 years since he's killed our daughter," Sharon said. "Nothing's stopped him."
Politz on Tuesday told Augello he struggles daily with his actions in the Yanulevius death.
His attorney, Vincent Cappellini, hoped his client would be sentenced to probation and house arrest. He said Politz is in Alcoholics Anonymous and works full time.
Politz must report to prison Friday. Upon serving his jail sentence, he must also serve two years probation. Augello also ordered Politz to pay more than $3,000 in fines."
Gee, maybe he'll have to sell his car. Too bad, huh?
I have a lot more to say about this. Tune in tomorrow.
"Jason Politz will be back in state prison for 18 to 36 months on drunken driving charges. This is the second time he's faced such charges after killing a woman in a drunken wreck in 1995.
Politz, 35, of Lyndwood Avenue in Hanover Township, pleaded guilty earlier this month to two counts of DUI and a tampering charge in connection with a Feb. 17 traffic stop.
State trooper Bernard Kizis saw Politz traveling 65 mph in a 35 mph zone on Blackman Street. Kizis said Politz crossed the center line at least twice before coming to a red light at state Route 309 in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Kizis stopped Politz, who had a blood-alcohol level of 0.22 percent. An adult driver in Pennsylvania is considered intoxicated at o.o8 percent.
Politz was also charged with tampering with an ignition interlock device that was installed on his vehicle after a 2003 drunken driving conviction in Wyoming County.
That arrest came after he was released from prison in 2000 after serving more than three years for killing Sharon Yanulevius in a 1995 Hanover Township crash.
Politz had a blood-alcohol level of 0.14 percent in that wreck, which played a factor in his new case.
The DUI charges in Politz's latest case carried a mandatory minimum sentence on one year in prison because it was his third offense and his blood-alcohol level was so high.
But Assistant District Attorney Gene Molino asked Court of Common Pleas Judge Joseph Augello to sentence Politz to two and a half to five years in prison, the maximum sentence allowed on the charge.
Augello didn't level that sentence, but went beyond the mandatory sentence of one year in prison based, in part, on the severity of Politz's past incident and his failure to control his drinking.
The prison sentence came as a relief to Yanulevius' parents.
"They won't be serving Coors Light in there," said Yanulevius' father, Frank.
Frank and his wife, also named Sharon, attended Tuesday's sentencing. They said they doubt the sentence will change Politz's attitude.
"He's had 11 years since he's killed our daughter," Sharon said. "Nothing's stopped him."
Politz on Tuesday told Augello he struggles daily with his actions in the Yanulevius death.
His attorney, Vincent Cappellini, hoped his client would be sentenced to probation and house arrest. He said Politz is in Alcoholics Anonymous and works full time.
Politz must report to prison Friday. Upon serving his jail sentence, he must also serve two years probation. Augello also ordered Politz to pay more than $3,000 in fines."
Gee, maybe he'll have to sell his car. Too bad, huh?
I have a lot more to say about this. Tune in tomorrow.
posted by Reading Reader | 1:43 PM
9 Comments:
My family has met with a drunk driver twice so far. The first time was about 22 years ago and left my brother severely brain damaged. The drunk got 1 week in jail and a 100 hours of community service. He was caught drinking and driving again 6 months later. The second time the runk driver took my only grand-daughters life and she just turned 5 years of age. He got 4.8 years in jail. Here is a video I put up about drunk driving and pictures and her song is on the video.Be sure to turn your speakers on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyaKyiugVNE
DUI offenders are all over the place. its not all about you installing that interlock ignition device to your car. its also for your safety from Drunk Drivers.
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Looks like he is at it again. This time on a Motorcycle. Another woman dead.
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