The seventh time he was convicted of drunken driving, it was for killing a 20-year-old man in a head-on crash.

Barely a month after being released from prison after serving 19-years, the Vermont man was charged with driving drunk again — this time after crashing a stolen car down an embankment Saturday. His blood-alcohol content was .15, nearly twice the legal limit for drivers, police said.

The 54-year-old man’s criminal record includes convictions for grand larceny, escape, burglary, false impersonation and breaking and entering, was convicted of drunk driving in 1976, 1977, 1983, twice in 1985, 1989 and 1991.

The last conviction stemmed from an April 23, 1990 wreck in which he crashed a stolen pickup truck into a vehicle killing its driver. He was sentenced to 30-years in prison and served 19-years.

His defense attorney entered not guilty pleas to the most recent charges, and declined comment after the arraignment.

With 12 felony convictions to his name, the man could get life in prison if convicted on the latest charges.

"He don't need jail, he needs help," said his brother, outside court.

The 62-year-old mother of the 20-year old he killed 20 years ago was also in court saying he needs prison to keep the public safe.

"It's like reliving 20 years ago, all over again," she said in the hallway. "Who gets locked away and you're out 31 days and you steal a vehicle and drive drunk again?"

The court denied bail ordering the man held in jail.