Originally Posted by Failed

I completely agree. Even if I would have died as a result of the accident the maximum sentence the drunk driver would receive is 7 years for vehicular manslaughter, so some of the officials I spoke with have said.

This was the man's 5th DWI offense and his blood/alcohol level was twice the legal limit. He walked away from the crash with few scrapes. The police officers said that he would serve time and probably get out and do the same thing again...that he didn't even ask if I was alright.