Stallworth getting 30 days?

[layinwood]

Donte got 30 days for dui manslaughter. (sorry for my language guys) What the fuck is going on? Maybe I'm missing something, at least I hope I am.

Vick gets more time for killing dogs than Stallworth gets for killing a man. If that was my family member that was killed, I would be going crazy.

 

[AR182]

yeah this is what he got...in addition i read that he is paying between 2-5 million $$ to the family...so i guess money talks...really sickening on the 30 day sentence...


Stallworth sentenced to 30 days in jail, probation after guilty plea

June 16, 2009

CBSSports.com wire reports

MIAMI -- Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth took full responsibility for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk in Florida and began serving a 30-day jail sentence Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter.
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Stallworth also reached a confidential financial settlement to avoid a potential lawsuit from the family of 59-year-old Mario Reyes, according to Stallworth attorney Christopher Lyons. Reyes was struck and killed March 14 by Stallworth, who was driving his black 2005 Bentley after a night drinking at a swanky hotel bar.

Stallworth, 28, told Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy that he hopes to get involved in drunken driving education programs.

"I accept full responsibility for this horrible tragedy," said Stallworth, who was accompanied at the hearing by his parents, siblings and other supporters. "I will bear this burden for the rest of my life."

Stallworth faced 15 years in prison. After his release from jail, Stallworth must serve two years of house arrest and spend eight years on probation.

The NFL has said it will review the matter for possible disciplinary action. Lyons said the plea agreement will allow Stallworth to resume his football career.

Stallworth also must undergo drug and alcohol testing, will have a lifetime driver's license suspension and must perform 1,000 hours of community service. Lyons said after five years, Stallworth could win approval for limited driving such as for employment.

Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle cited Stallworth's lack of previous criminal record, cooperation with police and willingness to accept responsibility as factors in the plea deal. Rundle also said the Reyes family -- particularly the victim's 15-year-old daughter -- wanted the case resolved to avoid any more pain.

"For all of these reasons, a just resolution of this case has been reached," Rundle said.

None of the Reyes family attended the hearing. Their attorney, Rodolfo Suarez, read a statement saying the family wants to "bring closure to this emotional and tragic event." Suarez was not immediately available to comment after the hearing.

After a night drinking at a bar in Miami Beach's Fountainebleau hotel, police said Stallworth hit Reyes, a construction crane operator who was rushing to catch a bus after finishing his shift around 7:15 a.m. Stallworth told police he flashed his lights in an attempt to warn Reyes, who was not in a crosswalk when he was struck.

Stallworth had a blood-alcohol level of .126 after the crash, well above Florida's .08 limit. Stallworth stopped after the crash and immediately told officers he had hit Reyes. Police estimated Stallworth was driving about 50 mph in a 40 mph zone.

Stallworth signed a seven-year, $35 million contract with the Browns before last season but was injured much of the year. The California native and University of Tennessee college star has also played in the NFL for New England, Philadelphia and New Orleans.

The night before the crash, Stallworth earned a $4.5 million roster bonus from the Browns.

David Cornwell, a Stallworth attorney handling the NFL situation, said he has kept top league officials apprised of the case.

"Whenever it is appropriate to do so, we are prepared to discuss the circumstances under which Donte' will resume his career," Cornwell sai

 

[hedgehog]

WOW...I guess being a good guy and staying out of trouble got him a slap on the wrist, it pays to be wealthy and buy your way out of trouble, ask OJ...

 

[jer-z jock]

WOW...I guess being a good guy and staying out of trouble got him a slap on the wrist, it pays to be wealthy and buy your way out of trouble, ask OJ...

Isnt OJ doing good time now a day, for a crime he was found guilty on? And may possibly rot in jail, THE JUSTICE SYSTEM found him not guilty, sad but true, this case Donte' PLEAD GUILTY and got a slap, good citizen or not, he should be banned from the league, as well as jailed for many more years, it was a careless act of violence. Good Ol Roger better becareful here. And makes alot of sense that Vick can be jailed for 23 months for killing dogs, but a DRUNK DRIVER REGARDLESS OF SOCIAL STATUS can get next to nothing for carelessly killing him, what a joke the system is, no matter where he lands, as long as its not in jail he will make the money amounts back so thats a non issue....if everybody can pay to get out of trouble then Id like to start my payment plan today just incase in the future.

 

[hedgehog]

Isnt OJ doing good time now a day, for a crime he was found guilty on? And may possibly rot in jail, THE JUSTICE SYSTEM found him not guilty, sad but true, this case Donte' PLEAD GUILTY and got a slap, good citizen or not, he should be banned from the league, as well as jailed for many more years, it was a careless act of violence. Good Ol Roger better becareful here. And makes alot of sense that Vick can be jailed for 23 months for killing dogs, but a DRUNK DRIVER REGARDLESS OF SOCIAL STATUS can get next to nothing for carelessly killing him, what a joke the system is, no matter where he lands, as long as its not in jail he will make the money amounts back so thats a non issue....if everybody can pay to get out of trouble then Id like to start my payment plan today just incase in the future.

OJ could not deny this time he was on tape, the gloves don't fit you must acquit...

I agree the system is a joke...Vick deserved to be in jail for longer than 23 months for what he did. Stallworth got a huge break no doubt, at least they hit him in the pocketbook to boot and he has to do 1000 hours comm service. :scared

 

[bleedingpurple]

I made this point in other threads about the time Vick got. More than 23 months? I don't think so.. 6 months should of been it for Vick compared to what other idiots have had to serve. This Stallworth sentenciing is a joke. Look at Leonard Little he did the same damn thing and got a slap on the wrist.. Now that I am thinking about it, look at how America has become.. More in a rage about dogs dying than people.

 

[Trampled Underfoot]

I made this point in other threads about the time Vick got. More than 23 months? I don't think so.. 6 months should of been it for Vick compared to what other idiots have had to serve. This Stallworth sentenciing is a joke. Look at Leonard Little he did the same damn thing and got a slap on the wrist.. Now that I am thinking about it, look at how America has become.. More in a rage about dogs dying than people.

He tortured those dogs. He deserved a lot longer. Vick is scum.

 

[hedgehog]

He tortured those dogs. He deserved a lot longer. Vick is scum.

I actually agree with you, its a miracle:scared

 

[ga_ben]

I actually agree with you, its a miracle:scared

Faints

 

[gardenweasel]

He tortured those dogs. He deserved a lot longer. Vick is scum.

damn!...you go trampled....:toast:

 

[Mags]

I'll agree it was a light sentence.

Here is SOMETHING to think about - and maybe what the judge thought....

From what I read, this guy darted out into the street to catch a bus. Not at a crosswalk, but in the middle of the road. It is possible that a sober person would not have seen him either - and the fault lies with the guy who ran in front of you.

I'm sure you've all had that happen - in most cases a child at the side of the road - and they are just about to run into the street, but stop - and you know that if they did, you could not avoid him if he did run into the street.

I'm NOT excusing what he did - drive drunk. This situation is something we all should think about - even if you are not doing anything wrong, and somebody crosses the center line, for example, and hits YOU - YOU are the guilty one - because you were drinking - even if it is 100% someone else's fault.

It's not fair to be sure - but it is the law - so take a cab! Because even if you "can handle it" - there is always a risk of someone hitting you.

My guess is that the extenuating circumstances played a role in the sentence. I can't believe, for example, if Stallworth would have drove up on the sidewalk and hit him that he would have gotten 30 days........

Oh - here's something (somewhat unrelated) that was in the paper here - the accident rates with alcohol involved are always somewhat overstated..... here is an example.... if a drunk is walking on the sidewalk, and a sober person drives up and hits him - it is considered an accident where alcohol is involved... .amazing eh?

 

[jer-z jock]

He tortured those dogs. He deserved a lot longer. Vick is scum.

He tortured DOGS? Isnt leaving someone in the street to die in a puddle of blood as he only tried to go home after a day of work torture? I would say it is, who you think suffered more? A dog that had alligator clips on its ears and wire lead plugged into a electrical socket that dies in a short time or even if the dog is drowned, remember these dogs have the ability to block out pain and work or fight to the death and be happy as hell while doing it, it wasnt aprro cockerspaniel who knows nothing about pain. Or a man and an elderly man at that, that lies there in his own pool pf blood unable to move gasping and taking his last gulps of air? Id side with the dude here, to be struck by a 2500lb metal vehicle I think is painful enough, and to bleed to death eternally cant be fun:shrug:

 

[jer-z jock]

I'll agree it was a light sentence.

Here is SOMETHING to think about - and maybe what the judge thought....

From what I read, this guy darted out into the street to catch a bus. Not at a crosswalk, but in the middle of the road. It is possible that a sober person would not have seen him either - and the fault lies with the guy who ran in front of you.

I'm sure you've all had that happen - in most cases a child at the side of the road - and they are just about to run into the street, but stop - and you know that if they did, you could not avoid him if he did run into the street.

I'm NOT excusing what he did - drive drunk. This situation is something we all should think about - even if you are not doing anything wrong, and somebody crosses the center line, for example, and hits YOU - YOU are the guilty one - because you were drinking - even if it is 100% someone else's fault.

It's not fair to be sure - but it is the law - so take a cab! Because even if you "can handle it" - there is always a risk of someone hitting you.

My guess is that the extenuating circumstances played a role in the sentence. I can't believe, for example, if Stallworth would have drove up on the sidewalk and hit him that he would have gotten 30 days........

Oh - here's something (somewhat unrelated) that was in the paper here - the accident rates with alcohol involved are always somewhat overstated..... here is an example.... if a drunk is walking on the sidewalk, and a sober person drives up and hits him - it is considered an accident where alcohol is involved... .amazing eh?

Agreed with what you say, its hard to stop in those cases, my son was 10 yrs old and actually was struck by a car 2 yrs ago. coming from behind or in between 2 cars that were parked, he ALMOST lost a foot and thank GOD he didnt, but no matter that...the driver needs to maintain control of his/her vehicle at all times....if you are not in control and able to stop when needed shouldnt that be considered careless or wreckless driving.

 

[gardenweasel]

Agreed with what you say, its hard to stop in those cases, my son was 10 yrs old and actually was struck by a car 2 yrs ago. coming from behind or in between 2 cars that were parked, he ALMOST lost a foot and thank GOD he didnt, but no matter that...the driver needs to maintain control of his/her vehicle at all times....if you are not in control and able to stop when needed shouldnt that be considered careless or wreckless driving.

all due respect,but,what did you expect the driver (that hit your son) to do?....you can`t stop a 2000+ pound vehicle on a dime...it goes against newton`s 1st law of motion......

 

[Mags]

Agreed with what you say, its hard to stop in those cases, my son was 10 yrs old and actually was struck by a car 2 yrs ago. coming from behind or in between 2 cars that were parked, he ALMOST lost a foot and thank GOD he didnt, but no matter that...the driver needs to maintain control of his/her vehicle at all times....if you are not in control and able to stop when needed shouldnt that be considered careless or wreckless driving.

Well, I agree that you should have your car under control - but I think you'd agree there are situations - if a child (or a deer for example) dart out like that - nobody has a chance to stop, whether you are sober or rip roaring drunk....

And that was my only point about the Stallworth case - it is likely the judge gave him a lighter sentence since the accident may have been actually caused by the man running accross the road and there was nothing ANY driver could have done - but of course, that is all speculation on my part.

Sorry about your son - glad he sounds like he is ok.

 

[Trampled Underfoot]

He tortured DOGS? Isnt leaving someone in the street to die in a puddle of blood as he only tried to go home after a day of work torture? I would say it is, who you think suffered more? A dog that had alligator clips on its ears and wire lead plugged into a electrical socket that dies in a short time or even if the dog is drowned, remember these dogs have the ability to block out pain and work or fight to the death and be happy as hell while doing it, it wasnt aprro cockerspaniel who knows nothing about pain. Or a man and an elderly man at that, that lies there in his own pool pf blood unable to move gasping and taking his last gulps of air? Id side with the dude here, to be struck by a 2500lb metal vehicle I think is painful enough, and to bleed to death eternally cant be fun:shrug:

Did he dip him in water and then electrocute him?

Did he force him to fight with another man to the death?

He hit a man while he was drunk. He didn't run from the feds. He made a mistake but he didn't torture this guy. He didn't do it on purpose. Shit happens.

If he did to this guy what Vick did to those dogs he would be on death row.

 

[jer-z jock]

all due respect,but,what did you expect the driver (that hit your son) to do?....you can`t stop a 2000+ pound vehicle on a dime...it goes against newton`s 1st law of motion......

Weaz I never blamed the driver, after the facts were found...at he time I was called to the scene...4 mins from my house and seeing him there I wanted to do bodily harm, BUT I didnt.....the court system and laws say a kid 10 yr or younger (in NJ) has NO FAULT if this were a 10 yr old, my son being 11 should of known better to dash or run the street...BUT he was compensated for the accident and therapy he went thru.....if the driver was criminally at fault, to be honest I never looked into.....all I asked and prayed for was a healthy 11 yr old kid that had full use of all limbs and organs......I got him! So everything else I just showed or responded once we passed our past bone examination or x ray. Now IF the driver is tuning a radio or on the phone OR DRUNK, THEN YES HE IS TOTALLY AT FAULT!!! And in Dontes case, he was drunk!!!!

 

[jer-z jock]

Well, I agree that you should have your car under control - but I think you'd agree there are situations - if a child (or a deer for example) dart out like that - nobody has a chance to stop, whether you are sober or rip roaring drunk....

And that was my only point about the Stallworth case - it is likely the judge gave him a lighter sentence since the accident may have been actually caused by the man running accross the road and there was nothing ANY driver could have done - but of course, that is all speculation on my part.

Sorry about your son - glad he sounds like he is ok.

Thx Mags:toast: and he's well:00hour Only thing he lost was a few months of playing:toast:

 

[jer-z jock]

Did he dip him in water and then electrocute him?

Did he force him to fight with another man to the death?

He hit a man while he was drunk. He didn't run from the feds. He made a mistake but he didn't torture this guy. He didn't do it on purpose. Shit happens.

If he did to this guy what Vick did to those dogs he would be on death row.

Tramp Im sorry, what Vick did wasnt right...although I believe just as a rabbit dog or beagle is happy as a pig in shit chasing rabbits thru briars and running to exhaustion while chasing the bunny the pitbull is a breed that loves to fight and capturing or kill, they were and are bred for these reasons in many places, see its not like fighting dogs is illegal all over the world its just laws that we or others have brought about. Now the death of the dogs werent needed and I agree Mike is an ASSHOLE for what he did and was doing.....but my frustration is in the fact that ANOTHER person of money gets next to nothing for a CRIME because of what?? If you or I killed that man do you think we would have a 30 day jail sentence? Let me say this I wouldnt, I believe that. The sentence is a joke, kill a dog and do 4 times as much jail time as a man that kills a human accidentally or NOT, He could have perhaps killed a family of people if he rode down the street a little further DRUNK and hit a car or ran into a house, maybe he could of got home safely:shrug: I just dont value a DOG or ANY other animal as I do a human life, sorry for that. This is almost like arguing with PETA.:director: We just agree to disagree here.

 

[Trampled Underfoot]

Tramp Im sorry, what Vick did wasnt right...although I believe just as a rabbit dog or beagle is happy as a pig in shit chasing rabbits thru briars and running to exhaustion while chasing the bunny the pitbull is a breed that loves to fight and capturing or kill, they were and are bred for these reasons in many places, see its not like fighting dogs is illegal all over the world its just laws that we or others have brought about. Now the death of the dogs werent needed and I agree Mike is an ASSHOLE for what he did and was doing.....but my frustration is in the fact that ANOTHER person of money gets next to nothing for a CRIME because of what?? If you or I killed that man do you think we would have a 30 day jail sentence? Let me say this I wouldnt, I believe that. The sentence is a joke, kill a dog and do 4 times as much jail time as a man that kills a human accidentally or NOT, He could have perhaps killed a family of people if he rode down the street a little further DRUNK and hit a car or ran into a house, maybe he could of got home safely:shrug: I just dont value a DOG or ANY other animal as I do a human life, sorry for that. This is almost like arguing with PETA.:director: We just agree to disagree here.

I'll agree he should have gotten a longer sentence but he did everything he should have after the accident. Money plays a huge part. Thats life.

As for dogs being tortured thats just fucked. Hey I eat meat. So Cows are killed so I can eat. So i'm not saying animals shouldnt be killed, its the torture. Vick is scum. If it were up to me he would be raped in prison. Over and over again.