GUILTY PLEA IN DRUNK DRIVING CASE

DELHI – Amy Kille, 41, of Walton, New York, appeared in Delaware County Court on January 29, 2024, before the Honorable Judge John Hubbard, and pleaded guilty to one count of Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense, an Unclassified Misdemeanor in violation of section 1192(3) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York and one count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree, a Class E Felony, in violation of Section 511(3)(A)(i) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York. 

The charges stem from events that occurred on August 30, 2023, in the Town of Walton. Deputy Justin Mohr of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department observed a vehicle repeatedly swerving in and out of the lanes of traffic. After conducting a traffic stop, Deputy Mohr identified the driver as Amy Kille. After running her license information, Deputy Mohr determined that Ms. Kille’s license had been revoked for a prior Driving While Intoxicated offense. Deputy Mohr also detected the odor of alcohol emanating from Ms. Kille.

After performing Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) it was determined that Ms. Kille was under the influence of alcohol and was arrested. A later breathalyzer test conducted by Deputy Zachary Finch would reveal her blood alcohol content (BAC) to be .25%. The legal limit in the State of New York is .08 percent.

On January 29, 2024, Ms. Kille appeared before Judge John Hubbard and pursuant to a plea agreement, pled guilty to one count of Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense, an Unclassified Misdemeanor in violation of section 1192(3) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York and one count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree, a Class E Felony, in violation of Section 511(3)(A)(i) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York. 

Ms. Kille, as a part of her plea, admitted to being in an intoxicated condition the night of August 30, 2023, stating that she “had been drinking beer” and had around six. She also admitted to knowing her license was suspended. Judge John Hubbard ordered a pre-sentencing investigation be conducted by the Delaware County Probation Department and scheduled sentencing in the matter for March 25, 2024.

Per the plea agreement, it is envisioned that Ms. Kille will be sentenced to a five-year term of probation supervision. The defendant will also be required to successfully complete the Delaware County Adult Treatment Court Program.  The defendant’s license will be revoked, and she will be required to install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle she owns or operates.  

District Attorney Shawn Smith thanked Deputy Justin Mohr and Deputy Zachary Finch for their work on this case.  Smith stated, "Drunk or high driving is a large problem that isn’t going away. If you are addicted, help is available, and multiple state agencies exist to assist those suffering from addiction to get the help they need. However, the Criminal Justice System is also always available for those who decide to get behind the wheel, drunk or high, and my office remains eager to do the work of getting those drivers off the road.”

First Assistant District Attorney Schuyler Konior Kinneman prosecuted the case.

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County