In a hypothetical situation, what if a citizen chooses to stop and help at an MVA under the Good Samaritan laws and mentality. What if they were struck and killed by the same driver in the above story? How would the court respond? What would be the penalty then? Would it come down to who had the better/more expensive lawyer?

I think you are a “Ghoul”. One of those individuals who posts to websites for the intent purpose of causing mayhem. I’ve always wondered about your subculture of geek who somehow derives pleasure from reading the response to the incendiary style posts you make, and I wonder did mommy not hug you enough, were you picked on in middle school, are you unable to find employment that provides you with satisfaction in the life that you live? I wonder what “Ghouls” did before the internet existed. It must have been a lonely existence, but I’ll rise to the bait on the off chance that your post was even remotely serious.

I’m a liberal, and believe in the power of reform, but this was a career criminal who fled the scene of a fatal injury that were the result of his actions. I have no mercy for him (sorry, I’m Old Testament in my retribution).

He was driving a stolen vehicle without a license. He was speeding through an accident scene and lost control of his vehicle. He struck and killed a woman who was rendering medical aid to an injured party. The stolen car he was driving spun out, and a second vehicle pulled alongside of his, at which time an unidentified individual went over to Murderer Taye’s vehicle and carried him to the second vehicle, and which point both fled the scene.

He did not turn himself or his accomplice into the authorities, they had to find him. There are no reports of his remorse, or demonstration of attempts from this individual to get his life in order after his previous 20 other convictions.

The best thing for society is for this recidivist criminal to be locked away. He can no longer contribute to the gene pool,and his incarceration serves as a daily reminder to his family that although they may be without moral standards, they will be held accountable to society’s standard.

If you don’t like minimum sentencing guidelines complain to your legislator.

“Now that he has been found guilty, and we agree that he is incapable of reform, let us lock him away where he can do no more damage to the fabric of our society. Let us never utter his name again, nor let his image be a blight on our eyes.”

This guy was trying to survive and get from one point to another, he is a paraplegic, who is now crucified for this. Where is the criminal willfulness? I mean, come on, 1st degree I thought you had to have intent. You mean to tell me he TRIED TO RUN HER OVER! THis is insane. Maybe I am missing something about his past….

My condolences to the family. Roadways are deadly. But I ask what kind of retribution is this? Was he a rapist or homicidal maniac. You guys are “cheering” for this guy to be hung or incarcerated for life? SO now this sets an example for all paraplegics who want to try stick driving? Manlaughter, yes, but 1 degree????

Now that he has been found guilty, and we agree that he is incapable of reform, let us lock him away where he can do no more damage to the fabric of our society. Let us never utter his name again, nor let his image be a blight on our eyes.