3 months in jail for killing a child

[Serendipity]

That pretty much sums it up, the law is quite frankly an ass in this area and the judge couldnt do a great deal else (precedent/statutory interpretation etc). However, there is now a Bill being put to Parliament (or it will be soon) regarding a new offence of "causing death by careless driving" which would have meant a much, much heftier punishment.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by Serendipity

That pretty much sums it up, the law is quite frankly an ass in this area and the judge couldnt do a great deal else (precedent/statutory interpretation etc). However, there is now a Bill being put to Parliament (or it will be soon) regarding a new offence of "causing death by careless driving" which would have meant a much, much heftier punishment.

Your lawmakers should look at California's drunk driving laws...that'd give people pause before drinking and driving....between the fines, the fees, the classes you have to attend (at great cost) and no license, its pretty tough...

what surprised me about this case was what the driver was charged with in the first place (I mean really! reckless driving instead of vehicular manslaughter?)

can he now be charged with the girl's death?