He was found guilty once.
Even confessed to doing it and said he was sorry.
So why'd he appeal?

Obviously because he can't do the time, and is fearful about the reprucusions it has on his job. Look at NHC's McMahon's stance on alcohol with his deputies - if you get caught and alcohol is involved they are gone no questions necessary.

This man is a coward. He says case closed, I say when he resigns then case will be closed.

I doubt it was his first DWI offense either, just the first time he was caught.

Bruncwick County should send the message loud and clear here - no tolerance.