‘Friends don’t let friends drive drunk’ took on a new meaning recently when an inebriated man pulled a gun on his friend who was trying to prevent him from driving while intoxicated.
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No Good Deed Ever Goes Unpunished
When Jon Sheppard pulled up to his friend’s house, Sheppard was drunk and apparently upset. Sheppard began an argument, then left the house and tried to get into his car. His friend attempted to stop him and was shot at by Sheppard. Fortunately, the round missed the friend but Sheppard allegedly went ahead and fired a few more times at the ground. It took another man to help subdue Sheppard and break up the altercation.
Consequences
Sheppard has been charged with aggravated assault and intoxication. Aggravated assault is a third-degree felony which can carry a penalty of up to five years in prison. Intoxication is a class C misdemeanor and has the potential for sending a person to jail for up to six months.
Drunk Driving Causes Numerous Problems
The holiday season is a great time to share memorable moments with friends and family. If you know you’ll be in a situation where alcohol will flow, be sure there are enough designated drivers to go around. Normally, it’s a good idea to try and stop someone from driving drunk because lives may be saved. However, if someone pulls a gun don’t wait to call the police.
If You’re in Legal Trouble, Call an Attorney
Keep in mind that there are excellent Utah criminal defense attorneys available to help you regardless of the type of criminal charges you’re facing. Nobody’s perfect, and help is available if you’ve made a mistake. Do yourself a favor and contact an attorney right away.
