Unforgiven - Repeat DWI offender given LIFE in prison.

[Lodestar]

Wow....don't mess with Texas. But is this really the best solution?


BURNET, Texas (KXAN) — A man found guilty on felony charges of driving while intoxicated was sentenced to life in prison by a Burnet County jury on Tuesday.

It took a jury less than 30 minutes to find 46-year-old Terry Lynn Stevens guilty. Driving while intoxicated is a felony offense after a person has been convicted two or more times. Stevens had been convicted of DWI six times in the past.

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[Ex Lurker]

1. Life is a a little extreme, but I've seen way too many stories of drunk drivers killing someone

with 4, 5, 6, or more DUI arrests on their records. If we don't take it seriously, they won't take it seriously. I have no problem at all with repeat, incorrigible drunk drivers doing a significant stretch behind bars.

[bluestateguy]

2. It's hard to have sympathy here

I'm all for 2nd chances, but 7th chances?

It would have been only a matter of time before he killed or paralyzed someone.

[Lodestar]

3. I understand that point of view, but can an alcoholic be counted on to

find a cure? I just wonder how one goes about helping oneself who has this
problem. Do they need others to help them?

[Ex Lurker]

6. Multiple offenders are doing everything they can to avoid seeking help.

And they won't stop driving. Maybe incarceration will be a wakeup call. If not, it at least keeps them from getting behind the wheel.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

4. I wonder if they tried house arrest with a GPS monitoring bracelet

Even being under house arrest for life is better than prison for life. This guy is a sick alcoholic and needs extended treatment to kick his addiction. I guess he'll get the chance to dry out behind bars for the rest of his life. Apparently his last arrest involved driving his car into a fence. If he's never seriously injured someone through his various DUIs, I think life imprisonment on the mere prospect of injuring someone in the future is a bit harsh, especially if they haven't exhausted all possibilities to control him or treat him.

[pansypoo53219]

5. wish wi had that. some idiots ae on their 8th DUI.