Iowa City Pedestrian hit by car

[cyfan92]

A parent's worst nightmare... I hate thinking about this and my kids are still in diapers

 

[CloneJD]

In a situation like this, the insurance company is acting as his legal counsel and I'm guessing that this was procedural in starting the case in the civil suit that is surely coming

The insurance company is undoubtedly not his counsel in this criminal proceeding.

 

[1UNI2ISU]

The insurance company is undoubtedly not his counsel in this criminal proceeding.

You're correct. Phrased poorly.

The insurance company is already building the case for the coming civil suit and this is part of that case more than the criminal case. I'm sure the McCaffrey's carry a hefty umbrella.

 

[Daserop]

Found guilty of fatality killing someone but no jail time? How?!

 

[CycloneDaddy]

Found guilty of fatality killing someone but no jail time? How?!

With what is known it would be gross injustice for him to serve anytime in jail.

 

[Clonehomer]

Found guilty of fatality killing someone but no jail time? How?!

Found guilty of a traffic violation that led to a death. Pretty rare to spend jail time for a traffic death unless there were extenuating circumstances, such as driving impaired. That was not accused in this case

 

[Daserop]

Found guilty of a traffic violation that led to a death. Pretty rare to spend jail time for a traffic death unless there were extenuating circumstances, such as driving impaired. That was not accused in this case

I wish everyone got the same justice.

 

[CyCrazy]

Jack's gonna need his family, friends, and a professional to get thru this because it just doesn't go away/get better.
I'm pulling for him.

Ya that would be rough, it will never go away.

 

[jmb]

In a situation like this, the insurance company is acting as his legal counsel and I'm guessing that this was procedural in starting the case in the civil suit that is surely coming.

This is just such a sad, sad deal all around. Feel horrible for the family that lost a loved one and feel awful for a young kid that is going to have to live with this forever.

The insurance company did not represent him in this case. They will in pi case.

 

[Clonehomer]

Tell that to others whom have had similar situations and spent years in jail.

I said pretty rare, not ever. Again, if it’s a matter of driving recklessly or impaired I think that’s very different than failing to yield at a crosswalk. It was a driving mistake by a young driver. Let’s not make this out to be more than what it is.

 

[BryceC]

I wish everyone got the same justice.

He's not getting special treatment. This is pretty standard procedure in the US.

Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians? - Freakonomics

Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians? - Freakonomics

freakonomics.com

 

[1UNI2ISU]

The insurance company did not represent him in this case. They will in pi case.

Correct. I phrased it poorly.

 

[jmb]

Correct. I phrased it poorly.

That is being generous.

 

[NWICY]

Found guilty of a traffic violation that led to a death. Pretty rare to spend jail time for a traffic death unless there were extenuating circumstances, such as driving impaired. That was not accused in this case

And if you're a Branstad that doesn't matter