[BJungNan]

Glad to see a judge take a firm stand. Should have happened 36 times ago, though.

[Tacis]

"Like all those other times, Your Honor, I'd really like to put this behind me and move on. I feel their pain, but I've got things to do and really would like to buy another one of those get-out-from-under cards."

[joesnuffy]

Too bad some judge hadnt intervened before he killed someone..
Like the family said where was the remorse before the sentancing

[HEY4QDEMS]

The sad thing is if he was sentenced to five years at or about his third offence, he might have cleaned up his act and not have caused someone to die.

Many Judges take pity on drunk drivers and let them off lightly. If they really cared for the accused, they would sentence them in accordance with the law.

After a couple of spells in prison they may be more likely to address their problem.

[Doomonyou]

Uhh...

Stupid headline.

Poor bastard gets 20 years for sobbing.

[TX Bluebonnet]

This must be the old "thirty seven stikes and your out" rule.

[vnix]

I don't know what this fool was crying about, the judge did him a favor. He's not only a danger to society, he's a danger to himself. Now, I'm gonna go out on a limb here, I am a recovering alcoholic. I drank since I was 7 years old, and when I was 27 I finally realized it was time to get help. I did alot of crazy things, but I refused to drink and drive. Now I was a stone cold, hardcore drunk to the tune of about 3 gallons of whiskey a week (it's cheaper when you buy in bulk) But I never once allowed myself to drink and drive. EVER. I don't buy any crap about not being able to make the right decisions because I was drunk. Being a drunk was a wrong decision, however, there are still responsibilities we are required to take on regardless of certain "illnesses". I have no sympathy for this guy, and the justice system is in need of serious overhauling. This guy should've been locked up long ago. Frankly, for the first offense, the license should be revoked for one year, second offense, the guy should never be allowed to drive again. By the way, I've been sober almost 12 years now.