BEAUMONT - A Lumberton man convicted in a drunken driving death who tried to blame the crime on his daughter received eight years' probation Monday.
Jeffrey Matherly, 49, was convicted last week of intoxication manslaughter in the July 2, 2006, drunk driving death of 23-year-old Brockman Glen Latta. Matherly faced up to 20 years in prison.
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Criminal District Court Judge John Stevens will sentence Matherly next month after a background report is prepared to determine Matherly's probation program. He also will serve at least 120 days in the county correctional facility....Another repeat offender who had easy access to cars.
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