The accused pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death and possession of marijuana.
He drove the wrong way on a major highway while suffering from parasomnia (sleep driving), intoxicated with alcohol, cocaine, and THC, resulting in a head-on collision that killed the victim.
The court imposed a sentence of 3 years and 180 days, with credit for 1 year and 131 days of pretrial custody, leaving 2 years and 49 days to be served.
A 5-year driving prohibition and DNA order were also imposed.
The court balanced significant aggravating factors (intoxication, knowledge of sleep disorder, driving the wrong way) against mitigating factors (guilty plea, remorse, parasomnia as primary contributing factor, good rehabilitation prospects).
