12/13/13 - A Brighton woman charged with running over and injuring her former boyfriend has withdrawn her no-contest plea in the case. 50-year-old Tamara Smith is charged with failing to stop after an accident with serious injuries or impairment as well as operating under the influence causing incapacitating injuries. She pleaded no contest to both counts, which is not an admission of guilt but will be treated as such for sentencing purposes. She was sentenced on December 12th, but was unhappy with the sentence handed down and withdrew her no-contest plea. She is now scheduled for trial in January. Her ex-boyfriend previously testified that Smith ran him over with her vehicle after he broke up with her on September 1st, 2012. He further testified that Smith kicked him after the alleged incident, went inside to get an alcoholic drink and then drove away. He was found by neighbors who called police and was later treated for a back fracture. When questioned by Smithâs defense attorney, the man acknowledged leaving profane messages on her phone and sticky notes saying he would damage a vehicle and blow up her phones if she did not call back. (JK)
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