Did you know that it takes a fifth DUI conviction before someone is charged with a felony? Morgan Williams, who was on her way to visit a sick friend in hospice; Michael Roberts who was out on bail pending charges for another DUI he got in December, was driving drunk the wrong way on Highway 520, killing Ms. Williams. Dennis and Judith Schulte were killed while walking with their daughter in law Karina Schulte and her 10 month old baby when alleged drunken driver Mark Mullan slammed into them as they crossed a street. Mother and child are in critical condition. The grandparents had just moved here to be closer to their grandchild and family and now they are dead.
Michael Robertson, 26, and Mark Mullen, 50, have both been charged with vehicular homicide. According to King County Prosecutor’s Office, if they are convicted as charged they will face 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 years in prison. Let me repeat — they faces just 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 years in prison! These men should never, ever experience another day of freedom. When you take a life in such a selfish way, you should pay with your life. I’m not talking about the death penalty — but I am talking about life in prison. “No contact orders” can be issued for “domestic violence” before anyone goes to court. Innocent before proven guilty should not be the issue here. Saving lives should. Had these men been forced to use an Interlock Device (“Blow-n-Go” … or not go if drunk) on their cars immediately after being charged, these innocent people would still be alive. Their deaths were 100 percent preventable!
I say the second conviction of drunk driving should be a felony. I know that this would hinder people from driving drunk.
Susan Martin
Everett
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