NY Man Shows up Drunk to DUI Hearing, Gets 2nd DUI

A New York man was charged with his 2nd DUI offense after showing up drunk to a first DUI hearing in court and attempting to drive away. J.B. Silverthorn allegedly smelled of alcohol and was told repeatedly by police not to drive home. Silverthorn did not heed the warning however and attempted to drive away from the courthouse before being pulled over by deputies. He is being charged with felony DUI and could face up to a year in jail.