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Brian 1LE SS · 02-10-2014, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

The thread title says it all.

Maybe we should develop technology that disables the safety equipment of a car when the driver is drunk. That way, if you're dumb enough to drive drunk and want to kill people you die too.

No we shouldn't. I don't feel I should pay for something I don't need or want.

Caddyroger · 02-10-2014, 06:30 PM

All ready posted in this post before yours.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341427

JacekPSUr1 · 02-10-2014, 07:01 PM

Shoot :( mod, please delete this thread.

nester7929 · 02-10-2014, 07:32 PM

In Texas, you are normally charged with Intoxication Manslaughter, which will usually result in a couple years in jail. The lack of murderous intent is the major thing that prevents lengthy sentencing, combined with the fact that most people will admit to driving when they probably shouldn't have. Some people just get unlucky and hit someone. Yes, it's stupid and wrong, but unfortunately people just don't think clearly when they are hammered. Main reason why I drink at home if I feel like doing it.

Of course, if you have more than 3 DWIs in Texas and then kill someone, you can be charged with Intoxication Murder, which has a penalty range of 50-99 years.

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 02-10-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nester7929

In Texas, you are normally charged with Intoxication Manslaughter, which will usually result in a couple years in jail. The lack of murderous intent is the major thing that prevents lengthy sentencing, combined with the fact that most people will admit to driving when they probably shouldn't have. Some people just get unlucky and hit someone. Yes, it's stupid and wrong, but unfortunately people just don't think clearly when they are hammered. Main reason why I drink at home if I feel like doing it.

Of course, if you have more than 3 DWIs in Texas and then kill someone, you can be charged with Intoxication Murder, which has a penalty range of 50-99 years.

see personally I don't agree with the manslaughter.

to me getting in a vehicle drunk is a very premeditated deliberate act.

no different as I have already stated than randomly picking up a gun and randomly shooting someone for no reason

Murder 2 would be the charge in that case and should be the charge in a DUI death..

of course I am bias, I have been involved in two accidents where I was hit by a DUI, and lost my first wife as a result of one of them.

AZCamaroFan · 02-10-2014, 09:16 PM

there was a guy here up the highway in Arizona that did that last night and crashed into a truck carrying produce. there's been quite a few of them the last couple of years .

SS PANTHER · 02-10-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

No, sorry. I'm not for rules that punish the people that didn't commit a crime.

Not having cars would also save tons of lives, should we ban cars and just walk?

There is no substitute for personal responsibility and morality.

Jenner · 02-10-2014, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

There is no substitute for personal responsibility and morality.

Too bad not everybody possesses those characteristics

Scalded Dog · 02-11-2014, 09:12 AM

News is now reporting that the Camaro driver--- the one who drove the wrong way on the freeway at 100 MPH and murdered six people--- had JUST had her driving privileges restored after a suspension for a PREVIOUS DUI conviction.

She sure sounds like a quick learner.

Brian 1LE SS · 02-11-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

News is now reporting that the Camaro driver--- the one who drove the wrong way on the freeway at 100 MPH and murdered six people--- had JUST had her driving privileges restored after a suspension for a PREVIOUS DUI conviction.

She sure sounds like a quick learner.

And her sister, who died in the crash also had a DUI. I am thinking alcoholism might run in that family.

MLL67RSSS · 02-11-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian 1LE SS

And her sister, who died in the crash also had a DUI. I am thinking alcoholism might run in that family.

I have to wonder what the heck was going on in that car right before the crash. FOUR PEOPLE in the Camaro and all were so hammered NONE of them realized they were on the wrong side of the freeway? Or was the driver intent on killing them all and they were screaming at her to stop? Was the driver feeling invincible and playing a game of ultimate chicken?

cornerspeed92 · 02-11-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian 1LE SS

And her sister, who died in the crash also had a DUI. I am thinking alcoholism might run in that family.

I heard on the local news last night that the sister had 11 issues with her license and drinking.Sounds like a fine upstanding family!

Frank in MD · 02-11-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. iNCREDIBLE

unfortunately this is like someone picking up a gun and killing someone for no reason, should we ban all guns because it "could" happen?

It's a good thing no one is trying to do that, (ban all guns), eh?

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 02-11-2014, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank in MD

It's a good thing no one is trying to do that, (ban all guns), eh?

they've been trying for 40 years..

02-10-2014, 06:30 PM	#86
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	All ready posted in this post before yours. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341427 __________________ Caddy

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JacekPSUr1 2013 1SS in IOM Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 641 View My Garage	Shoot :( mod, please delete this thread. __________________

02-10-2014, 07:32 PM	#88
nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	In Texas, you are normally charged with Intoxication Manslaughter, which will usually result in a couple years in jail. The lack of murderous intent is the major thing that prevents lengthy sentencing, combined with the fact that most people will admit to driving when they probably shouldn't have. Some people just get unlucky and hit someone. Yes, it's stupid and wrong, but unfortunately people just don't think clearly when they are hammered. Main reason why I drink at home if I feel like doing it. Of course, if you have more than 3 DWIs in Texas and then kill someone, you can be charged with Intoxication Murder, which has a penalty range of 50-99 years.

02-10-2014, 09:16 PM	#90
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,451	there was a guy here up the highway in Arizona that did that last night and crashed into a truck carrying produce. there's been quite a few of them the last couple of years .

02-11-2014, 09:12 AM	#93
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	News is now reporting that the Camaro driver--- the one who drove the wrong way on the freeway at 100 MPH and murdered six people--- had JUST had her driving privileges restored after a suspension for a PREVIOUS DUI conviction. She sure sounds like a quick learner.