DWI repeat offender cleared of most serious charge

A Cayuga Jury on Wednesday acquitted a Syracuse man who had six prior convictions related to drinking and driving of a felony driving while intoxicated charge, but convicted him on several other charges.

Kriss R. Kissel, 40, with a last known address in Syracuse, was found guilty of felony aggravated unlicensed operation, the misdemeanor of driving while ability impaired and the failure to comply and failure to keep right.

The jury began deliberations Tuesday afternoon but was sent home for the night. After an hour of deliberations Wednesday morning, they returned with a verdict.