I know in some jurisdictions, there can be spectrum for sentencing when it comes to drinking and driving. I think there are cases where someone makes poor decisions. They thought they were fine to drive and underestimated the effects of alcohol and there are tragic consequences.
In this case though, the guy was literally drinking while driving. He wanted to get the effects of alcohol while operating a vehicle. It wasn't an unintended factor. Add to that the dangerous driving, it wasn't a case of misjudgment and bad decisions. It was the highest level of selfishness and disregard for the lives and safety of others.
I will be absolutely floored if he doesn't get the maximum allowable sentence, and even that won't be enough.
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