Dakota County commissioner pleads guilty
DAKOTA COUNTY, Neb. (KCAU) — A Dakota County, Nebraska, commissioner has pleaded guilty to three amended charges related to driving while under the influence and driving without a license, instead of the charges he originally faced.
Richard Bousquet, 68, pleaded guilty to 3 charges, including refusal to submit to a breath test.
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Court documents indicate that, as part of a plea agreement, the charges of DUI and obstructing governmental operations were dropped. Bousquet could face between seven and 60 days in jail. A sentencing date is scheduled for July 21.
In the 2nd case, Bousquet pleaded guilty to driving during revocation. The charges of obstructing governmental operations and no operator's license were dropped.
Court documents indicate his attorney asked for the case to be dismissed, and the judge granted that request.
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