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Originally Posted by Antitrust32
guess the victims daughter wanted it all over already..
but he did also get 2 years house arrest (which hopefully will be a REAL house arrest where he cant even leave the house for work)... 8 years probation... 1,000 hours community service and a lifetime license suspention (no more cruisin drunk in the Bentley).
He also settled with the family so it doesnt go to civil court (wonder how much he paid up?)
Still should have got at least a year behind bars, but for some reason our country lets you get off big time if you admit guilt and feel remorse. I dont think admitting anything or being sorry should make a difference in ANY type of crime, but in the USA its a-okay.
"Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle cited Stallworth's lack of previous criminal record, cooperation with police and willingness to accept responsibility as factors in the plea deal. Rundle also said the Reyes family -- particularly the victim's 15-year-old daughter -- wanted the case resolved to avoid any more pain."
I really dont understand how the bolded makes a difference.
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It shouldn't. Basically he offered a ton of money to the family of the victim in exchange for their pressing authorities to go lenient on him. Trust me, you could have done the same thing, been remorseful about it, and would still be spending a long time in jail.