PATERSON, N.J. (AP) – A “Real Housewives of New Jersey” husband preparing to head to federal prison for bankruptcy fraud had his license suspended for two years by a state judge who called his driving record the worst he’s ever seen.
Joe Giudice lost his driver’s license and was fined the maximum of $10,000. He pleaded guilty in October to unlawful use of an ID and impersonation. His guilty plea included an 18-month sentence.
That will run concurrent with his 41-month federal sentence for bankruptcy fraud and failing to file taxes. His wife, Teresa, is serving a 15-month federal sentence on the fraud charges. He will begin his sentence when hers is over.
Superior Court Judge Adam Jacobs said Joe Giudice has a “general disrespect for the law,” citing dozens of previous driving infractions and suspensions. He said he came close to rejecting the plea deal with prosecutors but wanted to follow a federal judge’s intention to allow Giudice to remain free while Teresa is in jail so he can care for their four daughters.
The judge said Giudice is permitted to drive home from court but will be sent to jail immediately if he drives again after that.