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The guy that hit the car on the side of the road got 7 yrs with a 15 yr backup. Meaning, he was sentenced to 7 yrs in prison, but when paroled (which he got in 3 and change), if he didnt walk the probation, he was sent for 15. Hes still on probation. Even though hes the brother of a good freind of mine, I thougth it pretty light. So does alot of the other folks around that town.
The 7mm brother got life in prison with eligibility for parole in 20 years. That was a bit different, because of the reputation of the other shooter and witnesses saying he was still firing when shot with the rifle.
I used these two just to see what you would say. I think if anything, the sentences should have been about the opposite. As bad as I hate to say it about my buddies brother, he deserved life, at least, and probably death. There was no excuse for that.
And, I figured self defense with unlawful use of weapon or maybe aggrivated assult for the other that actually got murder charges and life.
I would have to say that in your example, I would have to give your 4th time DWI offender at least life. Since the woman didnt die, I guess death would be out of the question. But, if he gets life, that means that society has deemed him unfit to walk among us and a hazard to others in society. Why keep him alive? Thats my whole point in this thing. So, I guess I would probably have voted death. Even though its not an option in our sterile society.
Andy
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