Texas Judge Sentences Man to 45 Years For DUI

[Mave]

(CBS) FORT WORTH - A judge has sentenced a North Texas man to 45 years in prison after he was convicted of driving while intoxicated for the fifth time, CBSDFW reported.

Jurors only deliberated four minutes before finding 59-year-old Stephen Hall guilty. The Fort Worth man chose to have a judge decide his punishment.

Hall was pulled over in River Oaks last summer. At the time of the traffic stop he admitted to having had two beers. A test later revealed Hall's blood alcohol level was .18, or more than twice the legal limit.

During the penalty phase of the trial prosecutors detailed Hall's four previous DWI convictions, for one of which he served prison time.

Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney Erin Cofer said, "The 45-year sentence was fitting considering his prior DWI history. [The] sentence ensures that he will not be able to drive a vehicle on our roads for a very long time."

Hall is required to serve a quarter of his sentence - approximately 11 years - before parole can be considered.

Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57437417-504083/5x-drunk-driver-sentenced-to-45-years-in-prison/

 

[Impulse]

That is just completely and utterly retarded.

 

[Fries]

Agreed. 45 years for DUI but a celebrity would get a slap on the back of the hands and be told not to do it again.

 

[Mave]

Agreed. 45 years for DUI but a celebrity would get a slap on the back of the hands and be told not to do it again.

Exactly.

 

[Stybar]

He got 45 years because he got caught 5 FUCKING TIMES.
If you're stupid enough to drive drunk once, you're an idiot. I
f you caught twice, you're brain is the size of a peanut.
Get caught 5 times, you deserve a punishment, although 45 years is a bit over the top.

 

[Impulse]

45 years for DUI is more than people usually get for murder...