ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW)-The new year is bringing new laws to drivers in North Carolina. That is when it comes to drinking and driving.
Prior to January 1st if someone was sentenced for DWI depending on aggravated factors, they most likely served time in a state prison. Under the new law and a judge’s discretion, they could serve their time in a county jail.
Major George Kenworthy of the Robeson county detention center says just because its jail, doesn’t mean it’s a better sentence.
“It’s not a benefit to the criminal, I will tell you that .That person out there, committing that crime, It’s not a benefit to them by no means. I have worked in both places, jails and prisons and I see absolutely no benefit to the criminal.”
The new law aims to house DWI offenders in local jails and free up space in state prisons for more violent criminals.
