[Vision2020] Kanay Mubita, filthy abuser of women..... and his defenders...

[Debbie Gray]

I just can't comprehend the sentence Mubita received for his 
actions when compared to the repulsively low sentence this guy 
got for killing 3 people outright. Our country, state and our 
county don't take the punishment/prevention of DUI's as 
seriously as they do for even Driving Without Privileges. It's 
ridiculous. 

For example, a first DUI sentence in Latah County from Judge 
Hamlett is an $898 fine, 90 day license suspension, possible 
alcohol treatment, and court probation (not one involving a 
parole officer). There is NO STATE MANDATED SENTENCE FOR DUI'S. 
Why is that??

DWP first offense
is a STATE MANDATED 2 days in jail and up to $1000 fine.

Please read the article below and see how it compares to Mubita

Debbie

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Peterson gets 18 months to 15 years in prison

By ROBERT JAMES and ELIZABETH CIEPIELA
Bonners Ferry Herald 

BONNERS FERRY -- Luke Allen Peterson will spend a minimum of the 
next 18 months in prison for killing three people in a drunk-
driving accident July 29, 2005.

After an emotionally charged hearing Tuesday, Judge Chuck Hosak 
sentenced Peterson to between 18 months and 15 years in prison 
for vehicular manslaughter. He also sentenced Peterson to 18 
months to 10 years in prison for aggravated DUI. Peterson will 
be eligible for parole after serving the minimum 18-month 
portion of his sentences, which he will serve at the same time. 
Members of the victims' families gasped at the sentence, and one 
whispered, "Oh God."

Peterson had faced up to 25 years in prison.

Peterson pleaded guilty to the charges in connection with the 
accident that killed Bart Bartron, 24, his fiancee Tabitha 
Saunders, 21, and their two-year-old daughter Kjestine Saunders. 
Lyssa Saunders, who was two months old at the time of the 
accident, was severely injured and, almost a year later, still 
must be fed through a stomach tube.

In the crash, the Dodge pickup truck Peterson was driving 
drifted into oncoming traffic and slammed head-on into the Dodge 
Neon Tabitha Saunders was driving.

A blood test showed Peterson's blood alcohol content at the time 
of the accident was 0.14, nearly double the legal limit of 0.08.
Relatives of the victims spoke out at the sentencing hearing 
Tuesday, citing the unimaginable impact the accident has had on 
so many people.

"You've changed all our lives forever," Fern Bartron, Bart's 
mother said on the stand. "All because of bad judgment."
She addressed Peterson from the witness chair. "You denied 
driving, denied responsibility even while sitting by the 
wreckage of the truck while three people lay dying and a baby 
screamed in confusion and terror.

"I didn't get to hold (Bart's) hand when he passed away. I 
didn't get to tell him I loved him," she continued. "If you want 
to do something for us, go and do your time, whatever is 
decided. Pay your penance. Get your life and attitude straight."
Peterson sat still and listened, flanked by his two attorneys, 
Bryce Powell and Rex Finney. At one point in the proceedings, he 
appeared to be crying.

Glen Bartron, Bart's father, talked of Bart's service in the 
military and how he was posthumously awarded the Army 
Commendation Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Bart's attitude was 
one of duty and honor, he said.
"He stood up for the underdog and knew right from wrong," Glen 
said of his son.

article.