US EditionDWI Deception: Albuquerque lawyer pleads guilty to role in scandal
BERNALILLO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, JUL 10 – Rudy Chavez admitted aiding extortion and lying to the FBI in the DWI scheme and is the 11th person to plead guilty, facing up to 25 years in prison and $500,000 fines.
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DWI Deception: Albuquerque lawyer pleads guilty to role in scandal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A second lawyer in the “DWI Deception” scandal pleaded guilty to two charges related to his role in the case. Rudolph “Rudy” Chavez pleaded guilty to one count each of aiding and abetting extortion and false statements. The charges pertain to his role in setting up the scheme and then lying to the FBI in an interview regarding his role in it. Chavez faces up to 25 years in prison and up to $500,000 fines. KOB 4 learned, in Ap…
Second Albuquerque lawyer admits to role in DWI scheme
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Longtime Albuquerque lawyer Rudolph 'Rudy' Chavez has pleaded guilty to two federal charges in the DWI Unit scandal. Chavez is the second lawyer to admit his role; Thomas Clear III pleaded guilty earlier this year to being the ringleader in the scheme and running it since 1995. Albuquerque lawyer claims false statements implicated him in DWI scheme On Thursday, Chavez pleaded guilty to interference with commerce …
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