See a satirical tongue-in-cheek graphic titled “The Big-Attitudes” which updates the Biblical Beatitudes to fit the Paris Hilton fiasco…here:
www.thoughttheater.com
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Daniel DiRito
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One in particular is Gerry Rivers (er, Geraldo Rivera) who is all over the place claiming it was only a DWI and no one is put in jail for a DWI unless they injure someone Gee, that sounds like the words of a man who probably thinks nothing of climbing into his car after a few rounds of cocktails most evenings... |
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Great post, McQ. I agree with every word. See? Miracles can happen. :-)
And I even got your name right. :-)) |
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I guess I haven’t been paying attention ... I assumed everyone (the general populace, talking heads, etc.) shared the same view I hold — that 45 days for even a single DUI conviction is outrageous, but because it’s too small a punishment — not too big!
2004 alcohol related traffic fatalities: 16,919.
Makes the Iraq War U.S. military deaths (3,500 over 3 1/4 years) look pretty measly... |
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McQ-
Got that? So while she could have gotten 3 years, she got 45 days for violating her probation.
Are you sure about the 3 years? (I’m unsure about Cali law... but I don’t think they’re that much different than Ohio)
While that was the length of her probation term, the absolute maximum penalty for a "first-time" OVI*(Ohio’s term- "Operating a Vehicle while Impaired") is usually 6 months— which is also the max sentence one can receive solely due to a violation of her probation on that charge...
For instance, I was convicted for OVI here in Ohio on Feb 28, 2007— My sentence was a "three day program", a six month liscense suspension, and a probation term of three years (does that sound sort of familiar?)
But the actual sentence was:
—180 days in jail(with 177 days "suspended" based upon fulfillment of all the other requirements)— and a ’threat’ that any "probation violation" can re-instate the 177 days that were suspended...(and BTW, if you don’t kill anybody, further minor charges over and above the probation charge will almost always be served "concurrently").
From the numerous days spent watching other people’s trials, crimes like Ms. Hilton’s (multiple "driving under suspension" and not "doing the program")— she would likely get sentenced to 30-60 days in jail (with no "good behavior clause" as in California...) and an extended liscense suspension(1-3 years)— but the Franklin County Corrections Facility is currently about 40% "overbooked".
This situation is "remedied" by allowing ’non-violent’ offenders to petition to serve under "house arrest"(including a "leg monitor") for a period of twice the time of their actual jail sentence.
Thus, I see nothing especially outrageous(in either direction) about the treatment she has received...
* "OVI" used to be called "OMVI"(Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated)— Now, you can be charged even if you’re riding a bicycle or a horse!
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That whole Gerry Rivers thing is debunked here: http://www.snopes.com/media/celebrity/geraldo.asp |
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If we reduced Paris’ taxes she would be more responsible...It is unfair that she goes to jail for breaking the law and she pays taxes on her income in a disproportionate amount.
Oh wait, I forgot, there is no relationship between being wealthy, whiny, and responsible for your own actions. She has earned her every nickel she has and she should not be taxed for it. We need to create more of her kind.
Oh, never mind. Senility and attitude have set in. I am going back to the TV now. I already know that Paris has too much money and not enough responsiblity. |
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i dont know where you got the 3 year number from. under california law the judge could have sent her for 90 days max since it was a misdeamenor and a first violation. she also blew a .08 which is the minumum to be arrested. your 3 year figure is probably for felony charges and if you blow a .15 or higher. |
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