Donte' Stallworth expected to be charged with DUI manslaughter
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derringer007
"Its An Outrage"
J-walking sure, but the pedestrian always has the right-of-way. If he wasn't under the influence he might have a case. .12 = Guilty As Charged :cage:
DearbornDolfan
Active Member
Here's what I think about it. Execute the ****er, he's dead so far as I'm concerned.
Mustang Jones
Banned
NFL Career over. Did someone already say that?
As to guilt? I have never been able to see beyond my scope of knowledge.
As to guilt? I have never been able to see beyond my scope of knowledge.
FYI Stallworth WAS arraigned yesterday on DUI Manslaughter. Why this is significant is that if found guilty...this charge comes with a minimum sentance of 4 years in prison, as opposed to a DUI charge which can be pled out.
Net, Stallworth's value is now seriously at risk...as once trial begins....he potentially could be in jail for 4-15 years if found guilty.
Net, Stallworth's value is now seriously at risk...as once trial begins....he potentially could be in jail for 4-15 years if found guilty.
Runnik's Hambones
Active Member
Damn. I find myself pulling for the guy. I hope he doesn't have to serve time. This suck.
DearbornDolfan
Active Member
Why? The dude killed a human being without legal justification. Serving time is the least he deserves.
ExperiencedRookie
Well-Known Member
Oh how this pains me.
I couldn't agree more with DD.
Not only did he take life, but he was drunk driving at 7AM and took someone's life.
PFT is now reporting that Stallworth will plead GUILTY, however, there is some belief it will be to a lesser charge. Not sure how that will happen as he has been arraigned on Manslaughter charges. Only time will tell I guess.
Link:ProFootballTalk.com - Stallworth To Plead Guilty Tomorrow
Link:ProFootballTalk.com - Stallworth To Plead Guilty Tomorrow
Cooley Cadets
Banned
There is a possible defense even with his intoxication if the pedestrian's negligence caused the accident. If I remember correctly the guy ran out into traffic and Stallworth reacted by flashing his lights. I could see an objective jury going either way on that.
From what little I have seen this morning he might be pleading guilty as charged with a reduced jail sentence.
ExperiencedRookie
Well-Known Member
I don't understand how Stallworth had time to flash his lights at this guy, but couldn't avoid running him over. I wouldn't be surprised if that is total BS, created by Stallworth.
Cooley Cadets
Banned
I don't understand why it is difficult to imagine someones hand reflexes being faster than their foot. I wouldn't be surprised either way but if I recall correctly the reporting was pretty much unanimous that the guy ran into traffic.
Read that Stallworth has reached a settlement with the victim's family which should weight in his favor to some extent.
derringer007
"Its An Outrage"
Just read on Yahoo Sports that Stallworth will serve 30 days in jail 10 years probation and 1,000 hrs of community service.
As all i can say is BULLSHIT Thats all he got for the death of a human. Vick got a worse sentence, what the fu** is wrong with this picture
As all i can say is BULLSHIT Thats all he got for the death of a human. Vick got a worse sentence, what the fu** is wrong with this picture
unbelievable....the rich or famous get off scott clean. What a farce.:thud:
Okay, yes the guy was J-Walking. IT was early in the morning and he was rushing to meet a bus.
that however does NOT excuse this idiot for being behind the wheel drunk. No way, no how. The fact this guy may get off with a hand slap absolutely sickens me. I can see NO reason for you to defend him either.
Cooley Cadets
Banned
What did he plead to? I thought the manslaughter had a minimum so I take it there was a reduction to a misdemeanor? If so I don't think it should be much of a surprise.
Vick was possibly over sentenced but an accident that was not clearly Stallworth's fault is not something I would get worked up about especially since I would imagine the settlement with the guys family probably played a huge role. Not just by compensating them but also obtaining their agreement not to question the plea agreement.