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Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for DWI Wants New Trial

Cornelio Garcia-Mata, 45, who was recently sentenced to life in prison for his eighth DWI conviction, now wants a new trial. His defense argued that valid defense objections and motions were improperly denied during his court proceedings. District Attorney Jennifer Tharp did not agree, however. In her opinion, Garcia-Mata’s harsh penalty was a sign of…