6 year sentence for DUI man who killed cyclist in Oregon
05-17-18, 07:01 AM
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6 year sentence for DUI man who killed cyclist in Oregon
Video of his apology during sentencing
05-17-18, 12:02 PM
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Poor guy! He never intended to cause what he could have easily anticipated to result from his behaviour.
05-17-18, 02:53 PM
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His childhood made him drive 80 mph in a 35 mph speed zone.
He should have gotten 6 years for doing 80 mph in a 35 zone and another 20 years for killing the cyclist on the sidewalk.
He should have gotten 6 years for doing 80 mph in a 35 zone and another 20 years for killing the cyclist on the sidewalk.
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05-18-18, 11:54 PM
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Defense counsel for being selfish
Prosecution for not protesting the sentence
Judge for giving such a lenient sentence
Defendant for making illogical excuses for his behavior
05-19-18, 01:31 AM
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According to this: Pamplin Media Group - Police: Driver shows no remorse after cyclist's death
And this: Man driving drunk and high gets 6 years in prison, license revoked after killing cyclist KATU
Sounds like he changed from no-remorse to expression of remorse in order to bargain for a lighter sentence.
Police say a local man has shown a "highly concerning" lack of "genuine remorse or contrition" after allegedly killing a cyclist while driving under the influence in Gresham.
Instead, a Multnomah County sheriff's deputy says Kurtis Allen Linn has spent his time in jail juggling two girlfriends and asking for money over the phone, according to court documents.
One Gresham officer states Linn started joking about stopping for fast food a few minutes after learning of Sawdon's death, according to official records.
Instead, a Multnomah County sheriff's deputy says Kurtis Allen Linn has spent his time in jail juggling two girlfriends and asking for money over the phone, according to court documents.
One Gresham officer states Linn started joking about stopping for fast food a few minutes after learning of Sawdon's death, according to official records.
“This resolution was heavily negotiated,” Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Nicole Jergovic said. “The plea agreement and sentencing takes into account the defendant’s lack of a criminal record prior to this incident and subsequent expressions of remorse. This was a very serious incident and the defendant will have to live with the realities of his actions for the rest of his life. When you take everything into consideration, this is an appropriate sentence for the defendant.”
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05-19-18, 12:58 PM
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Defense counsel should always defend to the absolute best of their ability, short of misstating any fact. Anything less rightfully risks a mistrial. Inappropriately light sentences are the fault of the prosecution, the judge and the legislators responsible for the sentencing laws.
05-20-18, 11:15 PM
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Defense counsel should always defend to the absolute best of their ability, short of misstating any fact. Anything less rightfully risks a mistrial. Inappropriately light sentences are the fault of the prosecution, the judge and the legislators responsible for the sentencing laws.
05-20-18, 11:47 PM
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Judge fell for his "remorse". Problem is he's not at all. Just sorry he got caught. In a short time he'll have it in his mind he was wronged.
I feel for the family who have to live their life with the double whammy of his death and the killer pulling one over the judge.
I feel for the family who have to live their life with the double whammy of his death and the killer pulling one over the judge.
05-21-18, 04:01 AM
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Not just the judge, the DA too.
05-21-18, 10:35 AM
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Aw, poor widdle thing... totally not his fault because of his drug problem stemming from a bad childhood. I'm sure that makes the family of the victim feel so much better.
05-21-18, 10:16 PM
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Don't count on it
He can petition to have that over turned. When he gets out he can argue he needs to drive to support himself. If he lives in a place with bad public transportation he's got a good chance of winning that case.
05-31-18, 02:50 AM
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Then someone should keep track of him, and in the meantime, teach the LCF folks to write amicus curiae briefs that don't sound quite as fanatical as the average conspiracy theorist.
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Unfortunately, it's not that simple. The aim is to rehabiliate prisoners and for all his faults he's young and has a chance to be rehabillitated. If he needs to stay with say his mother in the Oregon backcountry while he sorts his life out and the only means to transport himself to work is by car then he'll get his license back.
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Unfortunately, it's not that simple. The aim is to rehabiliate prisoners and for all his faults he's young and has a chance to be rehabillitated. If he needs to stay with say his mother in the Oregon backcountry while he sorts his life out and the only means to transport himself to work is by car then he'll get his license back.
Then again, I am also fine with giving out special license plates and putting strict conditions on driving times and reasons, and giving police the ability to pull over said vehicles without cause to ensure drivers are sticking to said terms. Things like no driving except for directly to and from work/medical/court/essential life necessity reasons, hours you are allowed to drive, exactly zero drugs/alcohol in system. Screw up again, and you lose even those basic abilities. Once you;ve proven a decade or two of strict adherence to that, maybe I'll give you a full license back.
Defense counsel should always defend to the absolute best of their ability, short of misstating any fact. Anything less rightfully risks a mistrial. Inappropriately light sentences are the fault of the prosecution, the judge and the legislators responsible for the sentencing laws.
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06-01-18, 07:48 AM
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I would think that 6 years is pretty close to the norm for DUI manslaughter. It's better than the ZERO they get when they aren't impaired and kill a cyclist.
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