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Paulie'sGirl · #26 04-02-2012, 09:07 PM

You think this is bad!!? There was a young kid in my bf unit, who had his first DUI in AZ, got into a wreck, injured 4 people and NO ONE died. But the judge threw the book at him, and gave his 10 years CONSECUTIVE for EACH injury....that's 40 years. AND also gave him 12 years for AGG Assault, so he was sentenced a total of 52 years. I've met his mom, and she is fabulous and has stood by her son the last 7 years!! Still trying to get an appeal!!!

He had just turned 21 and if he serves 85%, he will home when he's 65 years old. REALLY, at the cost of $42,000+ a year? Yes, our state will spend $1.8 million to keep this young kid in prison and NO ONE died!!

And there are guys, in this kid's yard, that have been convicted of 1st and 2nd degree murder and getting less time!

Of course, we just hit the news with the latest statistics that our prison system budget to house 40,000 inmates is 40% higher than it takes to run ASU, UA and NAU with over 125,000 students!!

And that does not count how much money we spend in county, who proudly brag that they run 2000 "offenders" through their system weekly!! ! WTF!

Don't drive in Maricopa County with (blank-e-de blank) Sheriff Joe Arapaio!!

alwaysfree · #27 04-02-2012, 10:48 PM

Ya a woman was sentenced two days ago where I live. DUI and hit another car and a man died. She got 27 years for second degree murder.

nickicole3292 · #28 04-02-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CenTexLyn

not by drinking (or ingesting some other substance) and then getting behind the wheel...and plenty of people celebrate birthdays without the aid of ANY sort of intoxicating substance. Excuses do nothing towards helping someone avoid a return to injurious behaviors...

I'm not making excuses by any means... Not matter what happens I'm standing by him... And I HiGHLY doubt he'll drink again!

tanamcmahon · #29 04-03-2012, 09:11 AM

I agree with Nikole i'm standing by my man's side to. Like her I also wasn't there for his first 3 dwi's. I met him when he was on probation for the 3rd. Down here we have Mardi Gras and if you've heard about it everyone gets drunk & crazy we also have Daquire shops that are all drive thru. New Orleans is known for partying. My man shouldn't of been drinking & driving but just like everyone else on this Prision Talk there loved one's shouldn't of been doing what they were doing. No one is perfect and my man knows he was wrong for what he did, he also tells me in a way he is glad he got arrested because it brought him closer to God and me and him were living a very messed up life, we are now both completely sober and pray everyday for the strength to remain that way. It isn't easy for an addict or acholic stay sober, and that's why I think if Louisiana is so against drinking and driving why the hell do we have drive thru acholic places on every street and our bars and clubs don't close on Bourbon you can walk in at 2pm and people are still partying. The state makes alot of money off DWI criminals with the ankle braclets, probation, house arrest, rehab programs etc. And thank god after all of this my man is finally done, sometimes it takes 2,3,4 times for someone to make the same mistake and get it right.

nickicole3292 · #30 04-03-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tanamcmahon

I agree with Nikole i'm standing by my man's side to. Like her I also wasn't there for his first 3 dwi's. I met him when he was on probation for the 3rd. Down here we have Mardi Gras and if you've heard about it everyone gets drunk & crazy we also have Daquire shops that are all drive thru. New Orleans is known for partying. My man shouldn't of been drinking & driving but just like everyone else on this Prision Talk there loved one's shouldn't of been doing what they were doing. No one is perfect and my man knows he was wrong for what he did, he also tells me in a way he is glad he got arrested because it brought him closer to God and me and him were living a very messed up life, we are now both completely sober and pray everyday for the strength to remain that way. It isn't easy for an addict or acholic stay sober, and that's why I think if Louisiana is so against drinking and driving why the hell do we have drive thru acholic places on every street and our bars and clubs don't close on Bourbon you can walk in at 2pm and people are still partying. The state makes alot of money off DWI criminals with the ankle braclets, probation, house arrest, rehab programs etc. And thank god after all of this my man is finally done, sometimes it takes 2,3,4 times for someone to make the same mistake and get it right.

Thank you! I'm glad were on the same page! And completely agree everyones on this site for a loved one making a mistake! It doesn't make them a bad person or make me think different of who my future husband is....

tanamcmahon · #31 04-03-2012, 04:36 PM

That's right. As long as you know who they really are that's all that matter.

tanamcmahon · #32 04-04-2012, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Melody68

3rd offense DUI in 2009 but never did anything until sept 2011 and court was march 12th 2012 he got a year by the judge but DOC hasn't given his actual time yet and it's been 16 days he's sitting in there. I've been trying to find out about statute of limitations in Louisiana on his charges but no one will help us.

Yea my boyfriends 3rd dwi was in 2009 and just got his 4th this mardi gras feb 21, 2012...was your man on probation? Did u ever find out how much time he did? I'm also in louisiana my man is at Gretna Jail right now

Melody68 · #33 04-04-2012, 08:01 AM

I just found out a couple days ago, DOC gave him 5 months 15 days but we are going to the DA because too many inconsistencies in the arrest report from 2009, hoping for a dismissal but we will take reduction of charges too and he could come home soon. He now suspects he has pneumonia, everyone in his dorm is sick. It's not a good situation.

alwaysfree · #34 04-04-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Melody68

I just found out a couple days ago, DOC gave him 5 months 15 days but we are going to the DA because too many inconsistencies in the arrest report from 2009, hoping for a dismissal but we will take reduction of charges too and he could come home soon. He now suspects he has pneumonia, everyone in his dorm is sick. It's not a good situation.

DAs don't talk to anyone except lawyers, judges and victims. Nor do they care about inconsistencies in arrest reports on cases already decided. Sorry for your situation. Goodluck!

tanamcmahon · #35 04-04-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Melody68

I just found out a couple days ago, DOC gave him 5 months 15 days but we are going to the DA because too many inconsistencies in the arrest report from 2009, hoping for a dismissal but we will take reduction of charges too and he could come home soon. He now suspects he has pneumonia, everyone in his dorm is sick. It's not a good situation.

Wow 5months for a 3rd offense dwi thats Great news! They could face a year to 5.

nimuay · #36 04-04-2012, 07:27 PM

You can bitch about Louisiana's laws all you want, but be glad you're not in NY.
A third DWI here would net you up to 7 years, a $5,000 fine and loss of license for 19 months.

Stay safe · #37 04-04-2012, 09:46 PM

I NY 99% of people convicted of a dwi and gets a sentence they do the full bit never get parole.

nimuay · #38 04-05-2012, 04:20 AM

Actually, they do get parole all the time . . . but rarely at the first appearance before the parole board.

shannonnapier74 · #39 04-05-2012, 05:09 AM

my husband was flopped 12 months on his only technical violation which was open container and dui which there was no breathilzer or blood/urine test for

tanamcmahon · #40 04-05-2012, 05:23 AM

Ok so Bobby Jindel has his 2012 legusaltion (however u spell it) anyway he propased a 7 new DWI laws for Louisiana. A wow they are harsh even a 1st time offender would do time in jail, drug court all that but a 3rd and 4th offender and so can't have any of there time suspended. They are 7 laws but my main concern in the no suspending time. Does anyone know if they pass the law yet?? And if so my boyfriend got arrested Feb 21,2012 his trial isn't until May 14th would these laws affect him?

nimuay · #41 04-05-2012, 05:59 AM

Criminal laws don't affect those who were arrested before the law was passed.

Straight · #42 04-05-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nickicole3292

And plus it was his birthday everyone celebrates there birthday

It's time to stop making excuses for endangering other people's lives.

You don't get to kill a family of 4 because you wanted to have a good time. Not even on your birthday.

tanamcmahon · #43 04-05-2012, 09:09 AM

Thanks Nimuay , and Straight I'm sure she didn't mean it like that, and I'm sure the person driving drunk would be devasted if they killed anyone. When they are drinking they aren't thinking straight thats why they got in the car thinking they could drive in the first place. So yes we know they have a drinking problem and we also know it is wrong to drink and drive, I think she was just validated why he was drinking in the first place. My thing is if Louisiana is so against drinking and driving because of the so called harm to innocent passangers then why do we have drive thru acholic stops, where they give a straw lol i'm mean come on, and why are we locking these dwi people up for so long in jail using our tax paying money to keep them there, when I would rather pay to see a murder who had the intent to kill or a child rapiest and so on. The real problem is they need to go to a rehab clinic. They should do time there, getting sober!! I'm in no way excusing my man for his actions but in Louisiana a shit load of people drive drunk and it has alot to do with the drive thru places, the clubs never closing and bars on every street.

CenTexLyn · #44 04-05-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tanamcmahon

I'm in no way excusing my man for his actions but in Louisiana a shit load of people drive drunk and it has alot to do with the drive thru places, the clubs never closing and bars on every street.

That is the same load of crap we see with people that want changes to the gun laws. Just as it is a person with the gun who kills someone, so to is it the person who makes the decision to drink and drive. The presence of drive-thru alcohol service or clubs that only close for the short period of time required by statute (I believe it is one hour which is why Pat O'Briens used to have a rope that divided the location) does not compel ANYONE to act in a manner contrary to law any more than my ownership of handguns means I will go out and kill someone. At some point, a person HAS to accept accountability for their actions...

tanamcmahon · #45 04-06-2012, 10:12 AM

Yea if you listen to everything I posted you would have seen I say I know he is wrong he knows he is wrong. I'm talking about the state, if they want to stop people from getting killed by drunks they need to take more action then "oh we are gone to throw them all in jail" u need to get to the factors that are starting some of this like the drive thrus and clubs never closing. That would take away some precentage of innocent people dying. No matter what laws they pass you will still have people who drink and drive. The state needs to do more then that, and this is why they don't because it's all about money!!!