NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (KOLN) - A man convicted of fatally hitting a 6-year-old boy at a farmers market in Nebraska City is awaiting sentencing while out on bond and no longer required to wear an alcohol monitoring device.

Vernon Christiansen, 59, of Percival, Iowa, pled no contest and was found guilty of motor vehicle homicide, possessing an open alcohol container, bald or improper use of tires, and first offense obstructed view of driver.

The charges include one misdemeanor and three infractions, meaning Christiansen faces up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,300.

Christiansen was released from jail after posting 10% of his $50,000 bond.

At a recent hearing, a judge ruled his Continuous Alcohol Monitoring (CAM) device could be removed. However, Christiansen is still barred

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