DUI offender sentenced, victims family tries to change law

DUI offender sentenced, victims family tries to change law



This driver got a 20 year sentence for aggravated vehicular homicide. The article focuses on how incensed this family is that he will be parole eligible after serving 30%. There is nothing about the fact that 30% is much less, if he receives 2 for 1 good time credits.

The explanation of the law to victim families is always the hardest part of a prosecutors job. My first meeting with victims always included my plea that they call their legislators to change this law. It has not happened yet. We'll see.