Woman With 9 DUI's Thinks She'll Walk Free — Judge RIPS Into Her

Judge Boyd wasn't having it. When Lina Gomez appeared before her for a third-degree felony DWI—her third or more offense—the defendant hoped her tragic family situation would earn her a pass. Grieving the recent death of her sister and now caring for her own two children plus her sister's minors, Gomez pleaded for leniency. But Judge Stephanie Boyd delivered a brutal reality check, reminding the repeat offender that her children were depending on her to make better choices. Instead of the standard jail sanction, Judge Boyd ordered 20 days of strict GPS monitoring, a 5-year probation term, mandatory trauma counseling, parenting classes, and weekly sober support meetings. Her message was crystal clear: "You cannot drink and drive. You're one of those people who can't just take one drink and stop there." Judge Stephanie Boyd DESTROYED every excuse, offering Gomez one last chance at redemption—but with zero room for failure.