Fresno County DA's Office files DUI charges against Kingsburg City Councilmember Jewel Hurtado

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County District Attorney's Office has filed charges against Kingsburg City Councilmember Jewel Hurtado for allegedly driving under the influence on June 21.

The charges are driving a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol level of .08 percent or higher, driving under the influence of alcohol, and speeding.
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Hurtado issued an apology earlier this month after her arrest in Fresno became public earlier this month.

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The DA's office says if convicted, she could face a sentence of up to 6 months in jail.
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