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An Indiana man is heading to jail after his driver's license has been suspended nearly 70 times.
The Putnam County prosecutor said although Dustin Wheeler, 33, qualifies for habitual offender status, he has been able to get around the law -- until now.
Wheeler has had his license suspended 68 times in 14 years, but he claims he is actually a good driver.
"I actually drove three years, no incident, but they're going to pop you when you least expect it. It's going to happen," Wheeler said.
A Putnam County judge has sentenced Wheeler to 20 days in the county jail after he most recently pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license.
Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter said Tuesday that state law dictates Wheeler will only serve 10 days.
"He's had driving left of center, he's had not wearing a seat belt, you name it, he gets it. He doesn't pay his fees, he gets a further suspension, he gets pulled over and gets a ticket for driving on a suspension, and it just keeps going," Bookwalter said.
Bookwalter said a recent change to Indiana law means most habitual traffic offenders won't serve a day of jail time.
"Our feeling is there has to be at some point a jail component to learn your lesson. If you don't have a punishment, people are going to keep on doing it," Bookwalter explained.
Wheeler said he plans to turn himself in next week. He will have to pay more than $1,000 in municipal fines to restore his driver's license.◂
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The Putnam County prosecutor said although Dustin Wheeler, 33, qualifies for habitual offender status, he has been able to get around the law -- until now.
Wheeler has had his license suspended 68 times in 14 years, but he claims he is actually a good driver.
"I actually drove three years, no incident, but they're going to pop you when you least expect it. It's going to happen," Wheeler said.
A Putnam County judge has sentenced Wheeler to 20 days in the county jail after he most recently pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license.
Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter said Tuesday that state law dictates Wheeler will only serve 10 days.
"He's had driving left of center, he's had not wearing a seat belt, you name it, he gets it. He doesn't pay his fees, he gets a further suspension, he gets pulled over and gets a ticket for driving on a suspension, and it just keeps going," Bookwalter said.
Bookwalter said a recent change to Indiana law means most habitual traffic offenders won't serve a day of jail time.
"Our feeling is there has to be at some point a jail component to learn your lesson. If you don't have a punishment, people are going to keep on doing it," Bookwalter explained.
Wheeler said he plans to turn himself in next week. He will have to pay more than $1,000 in municipal fines to restore his driver's license.◂
RTV6 News brings you the best breaking news coverage in Indiana. News, information & entertainment from RTV6 - Central Indiana's ABC affiliate.
Indianapolis, IN, USA
For more download the RTV6 mobile app:
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