UPDATE: Convicted murderer sentenced for driving drunk after being released from prison
A man who served time for killing his mother and who was convicted of DUI and careless driving was sentenced Wednesday to a a year of probation.
Charles Limbrick was sentenced to a year of probation, alcohol education, 52 hours of therapy and community service. He is not allowed to consume alcohol or illegal drugs. The prosecution in the case asked for jail time. The minimum for a DUI is 10 days in jail. Limbrick spent more than seven months in jail after his arrest this year, and he got credit for time served.
Limbrick was found guilty in October of DUI and careless driving. He was found not guilty of felony vehicular assault, the most serious charge against him.
Limbrick was convicted of first-degree murder for killing his mother when he was 15 years old. He was released on parole in 2011 and was arrested after a drunk driving crash earlier this year.
The crash happened at the intersection of Circle Dr. and Constitution Ave. on March 4, 2015. According to Colorado Springs police, Limbrick had been drinking before he hit two cars and tried to drive away.
The crash survivor’s husband told KRDO NewsChannel 13 after the verdict was announced that he was pleased with the outcome.
“We never wanted Mr. Limbrick to go back to jail for life as a result of this and the jury made their decision and we accept that,” said Clif Northam.
Northam’s wife was seriously injured in the crash and faces a long road to recovery. Despite that, Northam hopes Limbrick can turn his life around.
“This should not be a game ender for his life,” Northam said. “I think there’s potential there for him to positively affect people with his story. This was a dip in the road and hopefully he can get back on track after this,”
At sentencing, the Northams spoke of the impact the incident has had on their lives, and they asked for mercy for Limbrick.
The survivor of the crash said she’s been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury, PTSD, blood trauma to the head and multiple other disorders. She got emotional as she recounted her pain, multiple doctors appointments and the many things her injuries don’t let her do. She told Limbrick she empathized with him and hopes he receives help.
Limbrick told the Northams he is sorry he hurt their family and thanked them for their grace.
