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Alvino Sentenced To 37 Months
Hit-And-Run Driver Apologies To Wines Family
Andrew Porter
Issue date: 1/24/08 Section: News
Corey Schwitz, Wines' boyfriend, who referred to Pamela as his "mother-in-law," told the court that he, "can't find a way to enjoy a single day," without Wines in his life.
Alvino, who spoke on his own behalf, offered his first-ever apology to the Wines family, something he said was delayed on advice from his legal counsel.
"I'm truly sorry for causing the death of Carlee Wines," he said. "I'm haunted by the decision I made … I hope one day you will eventually be able to forgive me because I will never be able to forgive myself."
The defense portrayed Alvino as a meek boy, easily susceptible to the influence of others.
While Alvino's attorney John Maxwell acknowledged that Alvino was wrong for fleeing the scene, he focused on the actions of Alvino's parents, who according to court documents advised the boy to return to New York the day after the accident and not report it to the authorities.
"He [Alvino] is a young person, a decent person who's done a bad thing," said Maxwell. "[His punishment] shouldn't get an enhancement because of what his parents did - Anthony should not bear the full brunt."
Alvino's parents are currently facing criminal charges in New York state, which stem from their involvement.
Contact Andrew Porter at
Andrew.Porter@UConn.edu.
Alvino, who spoke on his own behalf, offered his first-ever apology to the Wines family, something he said was delayed on advice from his legal counsel.
"I'm truly sorry for causing the death of Carlee Wines," he said. "I'm haunted by the decision I made … I hope one day you will eventually be able to forgive me because I will never be able to forgive myself."
The defense portrayed Alvino as a meek boy, easily susceptible to the influence of others.
While Alvino's attorney John Maxwell acknowledged that Alvino was wrong for fleeing the scene, he focused on the actions of Alvino's parents, who according to court documents advised the boy to return to New York the day after the accident and not report it to the authorities.
"He [Alvino] is a young person, a decent person who's done a bad thing," said Maxwell. "[His punishment] shouldn't get an enhancement because of what his parents did - Anthony should not bear the full brunt."
Alvino's parents are currently facing criminal charges in New York state, which stem from their involvement.
Contact Andrew Porter at
Andrew.Porter@UConn.edu.
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P Emmy
posted 1/25/08 @ 10:44 AM EST
What did Alvino's parents do? The artical said they are being charged in NY for their involvement?
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