Morris County woman pleads guilty to assault by auto, other charges
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – A Morris County woman has entered a guilty plea to assault by auto and other charges, according to Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart.
Jennifer Sugarman, 36, Lincoln Park Borough pled guilty on Nov. 9 to fourth-degree assault by auto, DWI, and refusal to submit before the Honorable Michael C. Gaus, J.S.C. at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton, Taggart said.
According to Taggart, Sugerman admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol which subsequently led to a motor vehicle accident with another driver. She was simultaneously sentenced on the DWI and the refusal to submit to breathalyzer test to a seven month loss of license, 12 hours IDRC and minimum mandatory fines and fees.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 19, 2023 before the Honorable Michael C. Gaus, J.S.C., Taggart said.
Sugarman was represented by Michael Cuellar Esq., and the State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Brent M. Rafuse.