Sorry How Is 3 Years Too Harsh For This?

[ToraToraTora]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-25847291
lowlife incompetant driver kills innocent so lets knock a third off. On what planet do out judges live?

[ToraToraTora]

Lowlife = many variants but here's one: someone who carse only about themselves, does not think about the death and destruction they cause, then does not even have enough remorse and empathy to take the punishment dished out. What is your description HC?

[maggiebee]

Not all sentences are reduced. In-law of my son's wife was given 9 years for murder (lesser sentence because it was classed as a domestic gone wrong). He served every day of the 9 years.

[hc4361]

It's not a term I would use. However, from the reports it is clear the driver did feel great remorse for the death of Mr McPike. He has not appealed against the 10 year driving ban.

[hc4361]

maggiebee, was he convicted of manslaughter, then?

[FredPuli43]

All right Tora, what do you think the appropriate sentence is ?

[ToraToraTora]

I'd say 10 years, served would about do, then he'd be out in time to get his licence back.

[redman41]

The 10 Year driving ban is wrong !
He should never drive again

[FredPuli43]

The maximum for this offence is 14 years. You'll have to get the law changed Tora, this not being the most serious case of 'death dangerous'.

[ToraToraTora]

you asked my view I told you.

[hc4361]

I see examples of dangerous and stupid driving most days of the week. Fortunately most people get away with it by the skin of their teeth but when it goes wrong it goes very wrong.

[New Judge]

Just a bit of clarification on early release:

All prisoners serving determinate sentences are released at the halfway stage, the remainder of their sentence being served on licence. This release is automatic and unconditional. In addition most of those serving between three months but less than four years are eligible for earlier release under “Home Detention Curfew” (there are exceptions for some offenders convicted of sexual offences). This provides for a further reduction of between 15 and 90 days. (This is the situation in England and Wales but I believe similar arrangements apply in Scotland).

“Not all sentences are reduced. In-law of my son's wife was given 9 years for murder (lesser sentence because it was classed as a domestic gone wrong). He served every day of the 9 years.”

The release at the half way point is only applicable to determinate sentences, maggiebee. Murder carries a mandatory sentence of Life, which is not a determinate sentence. It is an open ended sentence and the judge accompanies the sentence with a recommendation of the minimum period that must be served before parole is considered. This is the absolute minimum and no early release is available.