I find it funnier how nonchalant everyone else is about it.... No mention of the gas station attendant calling the police, and the news anchor sounds pretty unfazed by it as well.
I don't know about over there, but over here the guy would have been deemed as the one in control of the vehicle as he was the only adult present and the only one in the vehicle qualified to drive. He would have been breathalysed, and if he refused he would have had to give a blood sample. He would have lost his driving licence without a doubt, and under age drivers or drivers without a licence would be given points to be added to their licence when eventually they get one.
As for the severity of the sentence, I think I'd rather have a DUI conviction than a child abuse conviction.
I have had two DUI convictions in 30 plus years and neither one threatened the structure of my family. So I have to agree 100% with chippy's sentiments.
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1st degree dumbassery I can see but child abuse? C'mon... :facepalm:
I can't believe they let someone do this... They've been watching too much Trailer Park Boys.
You are joking right? Those are the type of charges that can cost you your family.
As for the severity of the sentence, I think I'd rather have a DUI conviction than a child abuse conviction.