News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on A living death: Sentenced to die behind bars for what?. Parent comment

Re:A living death: Sentenced to die behind bars for what? by fnordfnordfnord on Saturday November 16, 2013 @01:11PM (#6745758)
This guy makes some good points about the unfairness of how DUI suspects are treated: (full disclosure, he is a criminal defense atty) http://www.duicentral.com/dui/the-dui-exception/

TL;DR Breathalyzers are based on dubious science, system is unfairly tilted in favor of conviction. Guilt is presumed & punishment issued even before trial.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:A living death: Sentenced to die behind bars for what? by silverbax88 on Saturday November 16, 2013 @02:04PM (#6746007)
Fantastic. I wish they were put behind bars even longer. I have no sympathy for people who drink and drive, and no sympathy for people who text and drive.

I cannot tolerate anyone who would plow around our roads in a 2,000 pound bullet and either be drunk or looking at their phone.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:A living death: Sentenced to die behind bars for what? by trefk on Sunday November 17, 2013 @03:30AM (#6748105)
Are you aware that people can be convicted of DUI for such things as sleeping in your car while drunk, or standing 10 feet from your car with keys in your pocket while drunk?
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:A living death: Sentenced to die behind bars for what? by fnordfnordfnord on Saturday November 16, 2013 @03:03PM (#6746235)
Stiffer penalties before conviction? Easier convictions? How about roadside hangings? You can use the tow truck!
[ Parent | on HN ]