Stallworth to serve 30 days

[John Denny]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

From what I had have heard this type of sentence is relatively common in cases with similar circumstances and evidence. Apparently the burden of proof by Fla law includes proving that the accused's intoxication directly led to the death. Given that the victim was jay-walking there was precedence that he might have been found not guilty and done no time at all.

To me the most interesting part of this whole thing is the comparison to Vick. Vick's crimes are obviously pretty sh*tty but in the end he went to the poke for a long dam time for killing some dogs and DOnte killsanother human and ends up serving 30 days and 2 years home confinement. What the hell is wrong with our priorities in this country?

Well put.

But to put it in perspective, I know of a civilian (and by that I mean a common joe) who hit and killed someone who was changing a tire late at night on the side of the road and got nothing so 30 days seems about right unfortunately. No matter what their sentence amounts to, they'll have to live with the fact that they took someone's life and that is more weight than anyone should ever have to bear.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Look at it from the othe side. Stallworth hit the guy at like 6 or 7am. He'd already left the bar a long time ago. Plus the guy was J walking. There is another side to the story. If he was stone sober could he have prevented this? Who knows.

One thing I don't get (and I admit I haven't read a ton about this case) is that reports say Stallworth flashed his lights at the man in an attempt to warn him before he hit him. Umm, rather than flash your lights, how about you slam on the brakes?

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

A little light? If it had been me I'd be rotting in prison. Money talks and BS walks.

All I have to say about the sentence is this: Stallworth is very lucky... It is a testament to wealth and privilege that he walked away with so light a sentence. A friend of mine had an accident when we were 22 and killed the passenger in his car. He was over the legal alcohol limit. He is a college grad, hard worker, well spoken fellow with no prior record then or since... He went to PRISON for 2 years and served 2 years probation! Just to add to the story He is black and I am white. We both met at our local bar after work today and saw the breaking news on espn.. He shared his story and we shook our heads in disbelief... We both agreed that Stallworth didn't intentionally kill the person, and I am sure he regets the decision to drive. That being said, I am saddened that my friend, was judged such, and Stallworth a to different standard.

[CRedskinsRule]

I read, no link tho, that he also lost his driving privileges for life.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

All I have to say about the sentence is this: Stallworth is very lucky... It is a testament to wealth and privilege that he walked away with so light a sentence. A friend of mine had an accident when we were 22 and killed the passenger in his car. He was over the legal alcohol limit. He is a college grad, hard worker, well spoken fellow with no prior record then or since... He went to PRISON for 2 years and served 2 years probation! Just to add to the story He is black and I am white. We both met at our local bar after work today and saw the breaking news on espn.. He shared his story and we shook our heads in disbelief... We both agreed that Stallworth didn't intentionally kill the person, and I am sure he regets the decision to drive. That being said, I am saddened that my friend, was judged such, and Stallworth a to different standard.

Circumstances of the accidents matter. Especially when there are mitigating circumstances. Plus where it happened means everything. After some thought I believe comparing even DUI cases is pretty unfair since every accident is different.

[freddyg12]

Every case has to be based on its individual circumstances, that's why there are judges & juries.

I'm not so up in arms about his sentencing, and I totally disagree w/ statements about fame & privledge being to his advantage. In the past maybe, but I don't think so now. I think it's actually often the opposite; the more media exposure there is the more pressure judges & juries feel to not let someone famous off. I think the OJ trial really changed things, maybe for the better.

The only advantage Stallworth had was good representation, which he's able to afford. From what little details there are in these articles, it sounds as if the family realized the man was jay-walking & Stallworth tried to react. He's guilty of the crime because the alcohol affected his ability to react. If he weren't drunk he would've likely pleaded not guilty and sounds like he had a good chance of getting off.

You can say that 30 days isn't that much, but it was a plea bargain. It will save the court & the victim's family the pain of going through w/a trial. He got 8 years probation. At any time if he violates it he could be locked up.

Like it or not our justice system differentiates on crimes that involve the loss of life, even murder. From what I read in the article, it sounds like a decent end for all parties was reached & Stallworth owned up to the crime. Give him some credit for that at least.

[Redskin Jim]

Thanks, FRPLG and freddyg12 for adding some perspective to this for me.

[DBUCHANON101]

Wasnt the guy in the show OZ doing time because he drove drunk and killed a little girl??

the family took the money,Donte went home. just shows if you have money you can do anything. Had it been you or me, we would be spending the rest of our lives in a federal pound me in the @$$ prison.
lol sorry, i love that movie.

[Ruhskins]

I've actually driven a couple of times through that causeway, and it is a straight up highway, cars drive through there pretty fast. I honestly don't know whether Stallworth being under the influence made much of a difference, but we'll never know. Pretty unfortunate situation for everyone.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by DBUCHANON101

Wasnt the guy in the show OZ doing time because he drove drunk and killed a little girl??

I thought it was Prison Break

[DBUCHANON101]

The little guy who had the tattoo on his rearend.. i only saw season 1 in iraq

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I read, no link tho, that he also lost his driving privileges for life.

If that's true then only in the state of Florida. He can always get a license in another state.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Every case has to be based on its individual circumstances, that's why there are judges & juries.

I'm not so up in arms about his sentencing, and I totally disagree w/ statements about fame & privledge being to his advantage. In the past maybe, but I don't think so now. I think it's actually often the opposite; the more media exposure there is the more pressure judges & juries feel to not let someone famous off. I think the OJ trial really changed things, maybe for the better.

The only advantage Stallworth had was good representation, which he's able to afford. From what little details there are in these articles, it sounds as if the family realized the man was jay-walking & Stallworth tried to react. He's guilty of the crime because the alcohol affected his ability to react. If he weren't drunk he would've likely pleaded not guilty and sounds like he had a good chance of getting off.

You can say that 30 days isn't that much, but it was a plea bargain. It will save the court & the victim's family the pain of going through w/a trial. He got 8 years probation. At any time if he violates it he could be locked up.

Like it or not our justice system differentiates on crimes that involve the loss of life, even murder. From what I read in the article, it sounds like a decent end for all parties was reached & Stallworth owned up to the crime. Give him some credit for that at least.

Coincidentally, today is the 15 year anniversary of OJ Simpson's Bronco chase.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Angry

If that's true then only in the state of Florida. He can always get a license in another state.

Not unless: a) He lies on his application as there will likely be several questions concerning his status in other states and/or whether he has pled guilty to moving violations; and b) the particular State doesn't run a database check. At least that's how it would work for most reciprocal licenses - State's tend to honor the actions of other States in those cases.

It is my belief that, if you are suspended or revoked in some other State, you will be denied a Maryland license

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

From what I had have heard this type of sentence is relatively common in cases with similar circumstances and evidence. Apparently the burden of proof by Fla law includes proving that the accused's intoxication directly led to the death. Given that the victim was jay-walking there was precedence that he might have been found not guilty and done no time at all.

To me the most interesting part of this whole thing is the comparison to Vick. Vick's crimes are obviously pretty sh*tty but in the end he went to the poke for a long dam time for killing some dogs and DOnte killsanother human and ends up serving 30 days and 2 years home confinement. What the hell is wrong with our priorities in this country?

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