An actress who was formerly on "Melrose Place," Amy Locane-Bovenizer was sentenced to three years in Prison.
The actress was driving drunk when her SUV struck and killed a New Jersey woman. The New York Daily News reported that she faced up to 10 years in prison when a jury convicted her of vehicular homicide. 60-year-old Helene Seeman was killed in Montgomery Township.
NY Daily News reported that the judge lowered the sentencing because of the actresses two children, one of which has a disability, mentally and physically.
"The defense went into detail about how her sick child was deteriorating physically and psychologically since the actress' incarceration and about how a prolonged sentence would make it worse," reported The Huffington Post.
When the accident occurred her blood-alcohol level was three times the legal limit.
"What a travesty!" the victim's husband said after the hearing, reported The Huffington Post.
"Locane-Bovenizer will be eligible for parole after 2 1/2 years and will be credited the 81 days she has already served. She also had her license suspended for five years and will be on probation for three years after her release. She must pay several thousand dollars in fines," reported The Huffington Post.
Locane Bovenizer appeared in 13 episodes of "Melrose Place."
Her car slammed into the car that Fred Seeman was driving as he turned into his driveway, Helene in the car. She was killed and Fred Seeman was injured seriously.
The Huffington Post reported that her defense tried to argue that Seeman was making a slow turn when the crash happened.
"The defense also shifted blame to a third motorist who they say distracted the actress by honking at her and chasing her after being rear-ended. They said the chase led Locane-Bovenizer to drive 20 miles over the speed limit on a dark two-lane road," reported The Huffington Post.
Locane-Bovenizer's mother Helen Locane said, "I'm just glad her little girls will have their mother back soon."
Locane-Bovenizer apologized and said "I am truly sorry for all of the pain I have caused. My own suffering will never go away."
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