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STALLWORTH CONTROVERSY

By "Captain Liberty" and "Rumpole"

The  comments below  fairly reflects the chatter around the REGJB regarding the plea offered to NFL star Donte Stallworth that included a mere 30 days jail for a DUI manslaughter. The question is whether Donte Stallworth bought his way out of state prison? In our experience this is one of the most lenient deals ever offered a person charged with DUI Manslaughter. Former ASA here.30 days for a DUI manslaughter? That's a disgrace. Mothers Against Drunk Driving should be up in arms over this one. From now on, no DUI prosecutor should ever ask for jail time on a case that didnt involve a fatality. And I guess the guy that killed the mother and kids a few months ago, who is being held no bond should get 90 days DCJ. 30 days per corpse according the the "Stallworth formula...continue to full post

Full post as published by Justice Building Blog on June 16, 2009 (boomark / email).