Mecosta County - 33 year old Joseph Craig Pinckney of Big Rapids was arrested on Jan, 14, 2008 in Mecosta County. He pleaded guilty to a third offense drinking and driving charge. He found out his fate at a sentencing on March 10, 2008.
It seems that Joseph has had other thrid offense DWI charges in the past. One in Kent County back in February of 2000 and another in Allegan County in May of 2001. He also had a bad checks charge in Montcalm County in April of 2001.
A Mecosta County Judge sentenced Joseph to 18 months to 5 years in prison. He is currently at the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center to await transfer to an appropriate facility.
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