Aberdeen Man Gets 7th DUI in 25 Years

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man whose driver's license had been revoked because of a drunken driving conviction has been sentenced for driving drunk through the city to check in with the 24/7 Sobriety Program.

The American News reports 61-year-old Michael Hilla pleaded guilty to a seventh drunken driving charge in a 25-year span. He was sentenced to serve 2 ½ years in prison and fined $604.

Hilla must serve at least 40 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

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