A 42-year-old Eastpointe man has been sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Diane Druzinski for his conviction in a drunk driving incident.
Last August, Eric Compton was driving under the influence of alcohol and struck a motorcycle, carrying two passengers. One passenger died at the scene and the other passenger was critically injured.
In November, a Macomb County jury convicted Compton of operating a motor vehicle with a high BAC causing death with a prior conviction (20 year felony) and operating a motor vehicle with a high BAC causing serious injury with a prior conviction (10 year felony) after a three-day jury trial.
Compton was sentenced this week to 20-40 years on the first count and 9-20 years on the second. He was sentenced as a habitual third offender.
“As a prosecutor, it's my duty to ensure justice is served for those whose lives have been tragically cut short by reckless actions. This sends a clear message that drunk driving will not be tolerated in Macomb County. We are committed to keeping our streets safer for everyone,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido.
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