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Woman Accused of Manslaughter Rejects Trial

Written by Kyra Jenkins

Story Created: Dec 10, 2007 at 6:27 PM PDT

Story Updated: Dec 11, 2007 at 1:22 PM PDT

A Santa Barbara woman charged with killing a local doctor while driving under the influence changes her plea from "not guilty" to "no contest."
Heather Hulsey gave up her constitutional right to a jury trial at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. The judge will decide Hulsey's fate at her sentencing scheduled in February of 2008. She could get up to 9 years in prison.
The 21-year-old use to attend Santa Barbara City College. She allegedly struck and killed her neighbor, Dr. Ronald Schlensky last July while driving drunk.

KEY NEWS Reporter Arti Nehru brings you this story.
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