Paralyzed man found guilty of DUI manslaughter
By Erik Ricasa
Published on July 22, 2005
Theodore Anderson was convicted on counts of DUI manslaughter, DUI, possession of cocaine and ecstacy, and driving with a suspended license.
The 2002 accident killed Gregg Howarter, 19, who was just one mile from his Florida home. Anderson was paralyzed, confined to a wheelchair, and suffers brain damage.
The prosecution and defense concluded that Anderson was driving with a suspended license. Howver, the defense argued that there was reasonable doubt as to whether alcohol actually caused the accident.
The jury deliberated for just 30 minutes before reaching a guilty verdict.
Anderson's sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 4. His DUI manslaughter conviction alone could bring up to 15 years in prison.
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