I saw this in my local paper today:
https://www.seattletimes.com/...o-4-years-in-prison/
In this case, of course, the perpetrator didn't intentionally kill anyone, but he was driving 25 mph over a 25 mph speed limit and then fled the scene (hit and run). Punishment? 4 years in prison.
I realize this is far different from intentionally running someone off the road, but in my opinion, anyone driving a motor vehicle who kills a cylist or pedestrian while either driving recklessly (20+mph over the speed limit or other obvious indication or reckless driving) or impaired (drunk or using a cell phone) should be spending 10+ years in prison. 20 if you flee the scene as this guy did. Four years just seems entirely inadequate to me.
I can't help but think the "juveniles" discussed on this thread will get a similarly light sentence.
https://www.seattletimes.com/...o-4-years-in-prison/
In this case, of course, the perpetrator didn't intentionally kill anyone, but he was driving 25 mph over a 25 mph speed limit and then fled the scene (hit and run). Punishment? 4 years in prison.
I realize this is far different from intentionally running someone off the road, but in my opinion, anyone driving a motor vehicle who kills a cylist or pedestrian while either driving recklessly (20+mph over the speed limit or other obvious indication or reckless driving) or impaired (drunk or using a cell phone) should be spending 10+ years in prison. 20 if you flee the scene as this guy did. Four years just seems entirely inadequate to me.
I can't help but think the "juveniles" discussed on this thread will get a similarly light sentence.
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ohanapecosh: Sep 23, 23 18:58