He's Out

[sleuth]

Originally posted by kwillia
Than I'm confused as to why you feel he got a raw deal... Like Hello6 stated... he has a history. "They" didn't ruin his life... e ruined his life by the choices he made. And, IMHO, 100 days for killing someone at the result of his recklessness is way "light".

My understanding is that the "100 days" was as a result of him using connections to get out early. I'll have to read it again, but it didn't say that he was sentenced to 100 days.

:shrug:

I do think that for the charges in which he was convicted, he got off light. I agree with that. My question is whether the charges should have been filed at all. Or whether they were the appropriate charges to be filed.

And yeah... someone mentioned he had a history. What we don't know is whether this was one of those times when history was repeating itself, or whether he was speeding and blowing through stop signs because he was in a diabetic shock.

 

[sleuth]

Originally posted by kwillia
Sleuth, I'm done trying to discuss this with you. You are confusing me because you seem to say something different with each post. Here is my last take on it. He was speeding. He was driving recklessly. He killed someone. He was charged and convicted. He was sentenced. He was let out way early. If he tried to use "low blood sugar" as a defense, it could not be used because he chose not eat which means he caused his blood sugar to drop dangerously low. That is negligence. In all of the above stated, the only thing I see worth arguing about is that fact that he only served 100 days when he was charged and convicted of being negligent and killing another human being as a result.

Ok... that's how you see it. :shrug:
I just question the appropriateness of the charges filed.
And again, all of my arguments are based upon the assumption that he was telling the truth.

I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree.

 

[aps45819]

He has a history of speeding and saying "So what, I can afford to pay the fine." A jury convicted him of manslaughter and the judge reduced his sentence to 100 days in jail.
He is now claiming to be on official business when he wrecked, so any civil suit damages ($$$$) will be paid for by the citizens.

 

[aps45819]

UPDATE

http://www.argusleader.com/news/Thursdayarticle3.shtml

 

[Tequilla Sunset]

I was in an accident last week with a man having a diabetic seizure. I am not sure of his circumstances, but he was coming down route 5. Just passed a gas station, Mc D's, Taco Bell,CVS, Rite Aid, Food Lion. Plenty of places he could have stopped to get something to eat or drink. He almost hit me head on, ended up taking the whole drivers side of the mini van out.. Flipped his truck. He was taken to hospital with non life threatening injuries. If he had been responsible and stopped somewhere, or realized his sugar was low and called someone for help, all would have been ok

 

[willie]

The diabetic attack was a last minute successful attempt to escape punishment.
The witnesses were testifying by the dozens that he arrogantly went through the area at high speed, routinely ran that particular stop sign and in general, had no regard for traffic laws. He also caused property damages but I don't remember how serious. His entire driving history was a disaster waiting to happen. He's better than we are......just ask him.

 

[jazz lady]

No surprise here, folks

Papers Show Janklow Pardoned Son-In-Law

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - Former Gov. Bill Janklow pardoned his son-in-law in 2002 for three drunken-driving and marijuana-possession convictions, according to documents unsealed Thursday on orders from South Dakota's highest court.

All together, 218 previously sealed pardons were made public, after the practice of keeping such actions secret was challenged by news organizations. All but four of the pardons were issued by Janklow.

In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, Janklow said he had no idea the pardons could not be legally sealed and that feels "heartsick" for people whose pardon information has been released. Janklow said he pardoned his son-in-law after he assured the governor he had turned his life around.

And the hits keep coming...

 

[dustin]

Here is the latest on this guy:

http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2006/janklow.asp

The American Motorcyclist Association has expressed its outrage over a decision by the South Dakota Supreme Court to reinstate the law license of former Congressman Bill Janklow, who was convicted of felony manslaughter in the traffic death of a motorcyclist in 2003.

 

[Vixen]

How many diabetics have you know that, at least one time or another, had low blood-sugar because they weren't able to follow their regular eating schedule? And... I might add, many of them get behind the wheel of a car. They were lucky.

Also, if I'm not mistaken, can't emotions play into blood-sugar levels? If he had just had an argument before...

I'm a diabetic and started having diabetic seizures when I was 13 years old. Every single time I had a seizure, I went to stand up after being seated for a period of time (unless I was completely drunk then I will admit I had 2 sitting down). They diminished with age and the last time I had one was when I was 22-23, but I know that I have a way to manage it. A diabetic must follow a proper diet, take medication when needed, keep up with doctor’s visits and keep stress manageable.

It makes me sick to think that he used a diabetic seizure as a total cop out for his crime. Before I even got to Jazz’s post (Good find BTW), I already suspected this guy was either using drugs/alcohol in excess or a combination of both.

I'm with Willie, this is what happens when that snot nosed teenager know-it-all grows up with the same mentality.

 

[Nickel]

Before I even got to Jazz’s post (Good find BTW), I already suspected this guy was either using drugs/alcohol in excess or a combination of both.

The person using drugs was his son-in-law, Janklow abused his power to have him pardoned on multiple occasions.