2007-03-24 16:15:07 · 21 answers · asked by Jennifer T 1 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
Five years prison at the very least, and that's for the first offense. If he's a repeat offender, he should get 20 years to life.
First offense in Texas is a 3rd degree felony---2-10 years and fine of $10,000.
2007-03-24 16:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess that answer depends on who you are asking? A victim of a drunk driver would tell you LIFE is not LONG enough!! A wife or mother of an alcoholic might tell you far less time because they want their loved one to get the help they need. Personally it should be enough time to let them think about their irresponsible actions but sadly, that does not always happen either. Either way if he did the crime he's gotta do the time and that will be up to the courts but in the meantime, you and your children should not be riding in a car driven by him if he has been drinking
2007-03-24 23:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by bunncat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like there are more victims than in just the accident. It's up to the Court to decide that, and many other factors will be considered such as first offense, severity of the accident victim, blood/alcohol levels, etc. Right now I'm thinking about the victim and your kids, they are the ones paying. And of course...yourself. Best you get through this and put it behind you. Fortunately no body was killed! Peace.
2007-03-24 23:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by RickinAlaska 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies by state, county, district, nature of the offense, how bad he hurt the person, how many times he has been caught drinking and driving....
Get a good lawyer.
If I were on the jury i'd hang him. He should know better.
2007-03-24 23:18:18 · answer #4 · answered by Adara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
life with out parole, but actually it depends on how bad he hurt the person. Lesson: never drink and drive kids!
2007-03-24 23:18:35 · answer #5 · answered by shepp959 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A typical Liberal answer, would be,,,,,
Its not his fault, he had stress.
He needs passion and understanding.
Let the government pay for his, rehab.
A typical Conservative answer, would be,,,,,
Five years in jail. and total financial restoration.
Including all medical costs.
20 people a day are killed by drunken drivers.
In the USA alone.
Not that many US Troops are killed in the middle east wars.
Yet protesters want them to come home, only for political reasons.
When was the last protest against drunk drivers. ?
2007-03-24 23:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maximum
2007-03-24 23:17:11 · answer #7 · answered by No I Dont Like You 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That will be up to the courts to deside.
As for you and the kids it might be a good idea to keep them from being in a car with him.
2007-03-24 23:20:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much time as it takes to really teach him that he CAN'T drink and drive. It has to be a lesson he will sincerely take to heart.
2007-03-24 23:19:36 · answer #9 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He "should" get life, but I think the usual sentence is more like 15 years.
2007-03-24 23:17:43 · answer #10 · answered by lollipop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋