Marine Charged with DWI and Vehicular Manslaughter

A Marine staff sergeant has been accused of killing two brothers after he plowed through them with his car while they were crossing the street.

James Farr has since been charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter and one count of  driving while intoxicated. However, prosecutors indicated that the charges could be upgraded depending on the outcome of an ongoing investigation.

According to authorities, Farr had a blood alcohol concentration of .21 percent, which is more than twice the legal limit. 

Farr's attorney claims the accident was unavoidable, stating that the victims darted into the street from out of nowhere.

The victims are Thomas Occhiogrosso, 27, and Joseph Occhiogrosso, 28.  Thomas was an active member of the U.S. Navy reserves, while Joseph worked as a plumber.

Farr, who pled not guilty to the charges, is currently being held without bail in a Long Island, New York jail. If convicted of the charges, Farr could face incarceration, large fines, driver's license suspension or revocation, and more.  In addition, Farr may also be ordered to pay punitive damages to the victims' family.

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