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[Rooster452]

He deserves to be punished .......my daughter and grandson were killed by a drunk driver and he is serving 22 years in prison.

I have to agree with Jorge... why should he be any different because of celebrity! He sure threw a lot away but at the same time took some one else's life!

[EAGLE1]

His innocence of the accident is not being contested.  Only the degree of his drunkenness.

Then the lawyers should not be contesting his blood test resulted of a .192 reading, and hoping for worst. then they can use the insanity plea.

[Smiler]

Brian, the idiot at Chrysler who gave this guy a free ride should have his butt kicked for being stupid, but that still doesn't mean Chrysler should be responsible for the incident.  If he didn't have the Chrysler to drive, would he have been unable to get another vehicle and therefore the incident would have never taken place?  I seriously doubt that.  I guess if he rented a car from Hertz and then killed someone, it would be Hertz's fault?  Or if he borrowed his mom's car it would have been mom's fault?  How about if he stole a car, would it be the owner's fault for not securing his vehicle?  One person, and one person alone, is at fault here.  He needs to go to prison for a long time, and every asset he has should be subject to forfeiture to pay any civil judgements.  If that isn't enough money when combined with his insurance coverage, then I'm sorry but I don't see that as a good excuse for going after third parties to boost the take.  Maybe the attorneys could reduce their fee's to help their clients out a little.

JMHO - Jerry

I don't agree, yes Lane was at fault but Chrysler should share the blame for allowing a drunk behind the wheel.  Lane may be a great bike builder but honesty and integrity are obviosly not his strong point.

[RedDevil]

You're correct...double jeopardy doesn't pertain to trying someone in two different types of court.  OJ is a prime example of that.  He was aquitted in criminal court, so he cannot go to jail for the murder of his wife and her boyfriend.  But, he was found quilty in civil court of "Wrongful Death" and was ordered to pay a settlement to the Goldman family.  So because James settled the civil portion out of court, the district attorney can still criminally prosecute him.   

   

[skreminegul07]

You're correct...double jeopardy doesn't pertain to trying someone in two different types of court.  OJ is a prime example of that.  He was aquitted in criminal court, so he cannot go to jail for the murder of his wife and her boyfriend.  But, he was found quilty in civil court of "Wrongful Death" and was ordered to pay a settlement to the Goldman family.  So because James settled the civil portion out of court, the district attorney can still criminally prosecute him.   

   

And as is occuring, there can be multiple civil suits against BL.  he alternative is a class action suit say if there were multiple victims in the car he hit.
Criminal cases require a unanamous guilty verdict ot convict, no reasonable doubt.  Civil cases require a majority of guilt or presumtion of guilt, which is a slam dunk in a case like this.  He was drunk and he was driving and he's done it before.

[SPIDERMAN]

The more I think about this, the more I come to the conclusion that if fate somehow put me in the same place that BL is at this time, I would have to plead guilty and go to prison. The only way I could live with myself would be if I did something to atone for my actions. Attrition alone doesn't do it for the victim's family. There has to be an act of atonement. Eye for an eye.

B B

[RedFXR2]

Wonder how long Lane's lawyers can miss hearings and therefore no trial date gets scheduled?  This thing could go on forever.



http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880612033
 

Today's Billy Lane hearing canceled
BY KEYONNA SUMMERS • FLORIDA TODAY • JUNE 12, 2008

A hearing set this afternoon for motorcycle builder Billy Lane was canceled because of scheduling conflicts, said a prosecutor on the case.

Lane, 38, is charged in criminal court with one count of DUI manslaughter in connection with a fatal Labor Day 2006 traffic accident.  Police said Lane's blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit when he crossed a double yellow line to pass several cars, striking Sebastian Inlet park ranger Gerald Morelock's motorcycle head-on.

Lane faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

A hearing set for 2:30 p.m. before Judge Meryl Allawas was canceled because Lane’s attorneys, who have been fighting to throw out blood evidence, are out of town litigating another trial, said prosecutor Tom Brown.

Allawas said during a hearing last month that she had hoped to set a trial date today.

A new court date was not immediately available.

[Fired00d]

Wonder how long Lane's lawyers can miss hearings and therefore no trial date gets scheduled?  This thing could go on forever.



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That's probably their intent. Get it postponed/delayed until it's plea bargained.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[iski]

He deserves to be punished .......my daughter and grandson were killed by a drunk driver and he is serving 22 years in prison.

Mi amigo Jorge, this must be a very painful subject for you. 

Did not know of the reason for your loss - sincere condolences.

[JoMo]

The old saying comes to mind, theres NO excuse for drug abuse



                              Jo MO

[MUFFMAN]

I have to agree with Jorge... why should he be any different because of celebrity! He sure threw a lot away but at the same time took some one else's life!

I agree as well . Only thing no amount of jail time brings loved ones back that have had there lives taken away by stupid acts such as these. THE MUFFMAN

[SPIDERMAN]

Wonder how long Lane's lawyers can miss hearings and therefore no trial date gets scheduled?  This thing could go on forever.

Given Billy Lane's life up until now and his lifelong habits, were I his lawyer, I would be doing the same and making sure BL was making as much money as he possibly could so as to ensure I got paid.

If there's such a thing as justice, BL will go to prison for at least 5 years when he finally gets done dodging his responsibilities.

B B

[comfortablynumb]

It's not his first time only the worst. The money keeps this crap going. TV and mags seem to glorify it and if the cash is behind you, you can get away with third and fourth chances (or more). No accountability,no responsibility.It's always someone else's fault. I think most of us have been there, or close, and by the grace of the angels or just luck we're still here and (hopefully) haven't hurt anyone or ourselves.