Woman won't get jail in alleged DMV license bribery case

By JAMES A. KIMBLE
Union Leader Correspondent

Published Sep 8, 2011 at 3:00 am (Updated Sep 7, 2011)

BRENTWOOD — A Manchester woman described as a bit player in a Department of Motor Vehicles bribery case walked out of court dodging a county jail sentence on Wednesday after pleading guilty to a reduced charge.

Adelina Cardona — sister of the alleged mastermind in the bribery scheme — pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of unsworn falsification as part of a negotiated deal with prosecutors.

The state wanted her to serve 30 days in jail, but Judge Kenneth McHugh said her lack of a criminal record made the request for jail time unusual.

“Probation does not seem a wise idea. I don't see any reason for confining her, but she should feel the pinch,â€