Henry Ruggs III involved in serious car accident (Update: To be charged with DUI resulting in death)

[OakMtn4Bama]

He was sentenced this morning getting 3 to 10 years.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

He was sentenced this morning getting 3 to 10 years.

I am guessing he can appeal this? Hopefully he can serve his time and get out and turn his life around.

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

I am guessing he can appeal this? Hopefully he can serve his time and get out and turn his life around.

It is my understanding that it is a plea agreement. I don't think he can appeal but could be wrong. Also, it seems like a somewhat odd sentence??

 

[davefrat]

I don't think it's nearly apples to anything enough. Our society, roads, and cars are set up to allow this. Henry just broke the law more than most do. I bet a good portion of people on this site speed and drink and drive. And I even bet most of those do both at times.

But our bars, restaurants, roads, streets, and autos are all too easy to combine in the wrong proportions as well.

Maybe I'm in the minority but I have not had more than a beer and gotten behind the wheel in the better part of 30 years.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

It is my understanding that it is a plea agreement. I don't think he can appeal but could be wrong. Also, it seems like a somewhat odd sentence??

3-10 years, does this mean eligible for parole after 3?

 

[dayhiker]

Maybe I'm in the minority but I have had more than a beer and gotten behind the wheel in the better part of 30 years.

typo?

 

[dayhiker]

I read that the prosecution felt that the BAC would be suppressed and that they wouldn't have been to get a conviction on what they really wanted. I imagine that explains the odd sentence.

 

[BamaMoon]

For what he did, he's gotten a favorable sentence, especially if he gets out anytime in the time frame.

When he does, I hope he can salvage some form of a respectable life perhaps using his failure to help others.

 

[BamaMoon]

I read that the prosecution felt that the BAC would be suppressed and that they wouldn't have been to get a conviction on what they really wanted. I imagine that explains the odd sentence.

Wasn't the family awarded a bunch of money already? Might explain the lighter sentencing?

 

[davefrat]

typo?

yes...thanks, i fixed it.

 

[davefrat]

He was sentenced this morning getting 3 to 10 years.

That's light for what happened. Hopefully he can get his life together.

 

[seebell]

Ruggs got off mighty light.

 

[davefrat]

It is my understanding that it is a plea agreement. I don't think he can appeal but could be wrong. Also, it seems like a somewhat odd sentence??

Plea agreements generally include provisions that the defendant waives the right to appeal.

 

[NationalTitles18]

I don't give a (fill in the blank) about what he does with his life now. He killed a woman (and her dog) in one of the worst ways possible. I just hope he never harms anyone else again.

 

[crimsonaudio]

3-10 years, does this mean eligible for parole after 3?

According to this ESPN article, yes.

If I were that young lady's family, I don't know that I'd agree that three years behind bars is enough...

 

[rolltide_21]

3-10 years, does this mean eligible for parole after 3?

I also wonder if he's getting credit for any time served before today's sentencing.

 

[colbysullivan]

According to this ESPN article, yes.

If I were that young lady's family, I don't know that I'd agree that three years behind bars is enough...

They must have gotten PAID

 

[crimsonaudio]

Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith missed practice today because he was in Las Vegas for Henry Ruggs’ sentencing

https://twitter.com/x/status/1689388606253649920

 

[tideindc]

In my experience in defense work, 3-10 is a normal sentence for a first offender , with this type of conviction. I’ve seen longer and believe it or not shorter sentences. And while not knowing Nevada law, I can’t imagine any scenario where there is no credit for time served.

 

[Crimson1967]

Just me, but I wouldn’t have skipped work and flown across the country for that. I’m not condemning Smith but this isn’t the best look.