Judge sentences driver who hit three teen boys, killing one of them
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- čas přidán 27. 11. 2023
- Listen as the judge hands Brandy Jones her sentence for the hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of 14-year-old Jamison Lafferty and hurt two other boys.
Brandy Sue Jones, 40, was sentenced to 12 to 30 years without credit for time served, and on counts two and three, she was sentenced to 57 months to 10 years.
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She killed one person and almost killed two others as a repeat offender should get the full max extent of punishment. Accountability!
Dude 30 year's is real long time, she'll be in her 50s before she is free
She may be in her 50s, but still is alive unlike her victim or the other two she jacked up. Who knows how bad their bodies where affected. @@m42037
@@m42037 The person she hit will never be 50. She should have received life without the possibility of parole...3rd offense!
@@roberta4989 And your tax dollars supports them! And she looks like she likes to eat! 🐮
.........She will surely take her evilness of her guilt.........too her grave. In another words, you reap of what you sow........the consequences of your actions, into the prison system of..........DOOM!!!!😮
this judge makes me want to never do or say another wrong thing ever again in my life just out of respect for her, alone…what a precious soul.🙏🏼
She’s the best judge I’ve ever seen you can tell
How compassionate she is and I love how eloquent she speaks
Right?! I felt the same way!!
Agreed. We need people like her in the judicial system!
She seems like a nice and classy lady, but I feel it was a waste of time telling that bedtime story. She's talking to a reckless 40 year old drunk driver, not an immature 14 year who shoplifted a Gucci bag.
@@jcpenny3606Wow!! Hope you never find yourself in front of a judge with your mentality. 😧
They don’t give a DAMN until AFTER they’re CAUGHT.
Yeah, that the sad part.
And they never get hurt in accidents while killing innocent people.
It's sickening.
ALL vehicles should automatically come with breathalyzers before even starting. Period.
@@abelis644they are for the 2026 model year. Pay attention. It's already passed most of the way. Look it up. 🤔
Judge did a fine imitation of a soap actress. Once again, the punishment is soft on crime. Screw her theatrics! Do your damn job and stop making women look weak!
So true!
@@davidgarris2513 Wow, that's good to know, thank you.
As an italian police officer, I find this judge so empathetic. In Italy drunk drivers responsible for killing people in car accidents hardly ever go to jail, due to a whole lenient system which often justifies the defendant and doesn't take enough care of the victim. This judge's explanation of her decision, her profound intelligence and preparation, demonstrate how strict and balanced at the same time a sentence can be. Thanks and much respect for this woman.
💞💞👋👋👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
Sounds like the judicial system in Italy is whacked
@@DonnaL-xv6tuNo
I have absolutely no sympathy for drunk drivers. I just don’t. She took the life of a young man, and ruined many others
And this was her 3rd offence! And she was on parole when this happened!!! The judge is lovely, but this defendant needs to do every day of her sentence.
The judge is a joke who did not do her job! Was worse than a soap opera!@@investigator77
I agree with both of your statements. I lost a great aunt and great uncle, that I was very close too, to a drunk driver. I have no sympathy for anyone who drinks and drives and knowing this is her third offense, she definitely deserves life. Having a hard upbringing doesn't excuse drinking and driving and taking a life
@@investigator77 Wow!!!
@@investigator77 I agree with you 100% . Have forgiveness, but let the full weight of the justice system and sentence take their course.
Never seen this judge before. Her pre-sentence remarks demonstrates how wise, compassionate, and caring she is as a judge and as a person. Not a judge who just heard another DUI fatality case. Much respect.
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P. S. :
“…never (SAW)…”
Or
“…(HAVE) never seen…”.👍😇
@@GlowingMpd grammar Nazi
She’s a damn socialist. Treated the murderer as if she had taken candy from the local convenience store without paying for it. Horrible
@@macsloan58 narcissist too ...loves to hear the sound of her own commie voice
@@macsloan58 what more would you want?
This Judge is, is so compassionate, and such a lady
She came across as incompetent to me.
Why is “coMpaShuN” so important to you?
Would she talk that nicey nicey if it WAS HER CHILD!!!
Get rid of the commas.
but she still gave the driver 12-30 years if I'm not mistaken.
Hit and run, drunk, habitual offender, and a kid died? That should be automatic life in prison.
3:52 Regardless of any hardship the drunk driver experienced in their life it doesn’t change the fact that this person took the life of another.
That’s what the judge said.
I agree. She was given two previous warnings and now she gets maybe thirty years? 🤦
@@ingridcolello4632 She may get a pardon
@@FC-qe1wlAnd I'm bugs bunny
The judge tears rolling down her face.... so impactful! Her careful choice of words... so gentle and dignified. Thank you for sharing this remarkable woman's humanity and wisdom. What a role model to this world! Thank you, your honor!
She's not crying at all
So we have a judge that actually does the right thing with justice
Doubt you would say that if the dead child was yours lefty.
Of course, many of them do. You only hear about the bad ones.
WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS, JUDGES DO THE RIGHT THING BASED ON THE LAWS AND FACTS EVERY DAMN HOUR OF EVERY DAY, YOU DUMMY.
Having a hard life doesnt excuse wrong doings, it doesnt excuse drinking and driving. I lost a great aunt and great uncle to a drunk driver, so I have NO SYMPATHY for anyone who does it. She decided to drink and then drive, in doing so, she chose to take another life. She deserves to be in prison for a very long time especially since this is the third offense of it
I wholeheartedly agree!!!!! And the hit and run aspect of it just takes it to a whole other level of callous cretinism, so yes, absolutely ZERO sympathy. And I'm so sorry for your loss.
you lost a aunt. Damn near everyone lost. And guess what, over time you'll continue to lose. No one's exempt. But it's not your say.
I have two parents who's sheriffs for over 30 years. My mother is in court damn near everyday. Some of you act like you don't know how these proceedings work.
3rd offense?!
She is, 25-30 years is a looong time in the penitentiary!! She'll be in her 50s when she gets out she will be someone's "girl toy" if you know what I mean!
If ever there was a judge who earned the right to be addressed as, 'Her Honour,' then it is this remarkable and gracious lady.
Hit & Run? 😡That should always mean an extra 15 year sentence!! We give people too many breaks 🤔
She’s getting up
To 30 years
Some people get breaks!!
And that is why it keeps happening.
@@jodiforeman3314 She'll never sniff 20, let alone 30.
She has the complexion for the protection 😊
This judge has to be the kindest, most compassionate judge I’ve ever watched. She had me crying with her words of wisdom and just kill ‘em with kindness demeanor. She’s certainly no pushover and sentenced appropriately. So sad a young life was lost and two others injured. I hope Miss Jones listens to the judge and lives her life out in prison with her victims in mind and chooses to do good and not evil. Enough evil has been shown through the actual crime here. Super sad situation all around. 😢
you just have it all figured out, dont you?
@@NachtSchreck13 what exactly do you think I have figured out? Someone’s compassionate and kind? What are you, a 10 year old?
Cry-Baby
She's compassionate for mass murderers as long as they're women. So much compassion, just none for the multiple boys that were murdered. A man does this and he'd be in prison for life.
@zBorderPatrol
Who pissed in your Kool aid?
The victim’s family’s & the judge are shining examples that there are good human beings left in this wold! May god bless them all!!
But Please allow me to pay Him reverence. That He so richly deserves
"G"od God
...and what greater good is served? Re-read your bible! Examples of "anything goes attitude..." Liberals can't, wont be held accountable, and have ruined our so called justice system.
@@mikeloghry9521beat Me to it...
This is what happens in a society that treats a DUI as a misdemeanor offense. A drunk in a moving vehicle is a murderous disaster waiting to happen. Twelve years is a slap in the face of the victim.
It’s not justice! She should be in prison for life
Did you watch the b part where she is sentenced to prison for 12-30 years?
Booze are evil and readily available to the public.
12-15 was for 1st offense.
This is pure hyperbole, thousands of people drive everyday without getting in an accident when they are legally drunk.
The fact that it was her 3rd offense and she was on parole when it happened makes it hard for me to forgive. It would be different if it wasn't a 3rd time.
I dont think i would be able to forgive. What a selfish act. Drinking and driving is for people that dont give a crap. No mercy.
Forgiveness is for us, not them. It's so we don't become emotionally bankrupt from their crimes.
I don't think they charged or convicted her of DUI did they? That's why they leave the scene of the accident and turn themselves in a day or two later. No evidence or proof they were drinking!
Agree, nobody held that liquor to her mouth, except her. She made a choice and innocent lives were lost because of her drinking! I lothe alcoholics.
And this was her 3rd offense & I believe she was on parole. No mercy.
@@ruthgoff3540
loathe.
That judge is a beautiful soul ❤
My thoughts exactly ! 🙏🏾❤️
not really she should sentenced her as a repeated offender to the max the judge was very lenient and gave the offender a break, bet ya she will be out in 15 with good behavior.
@@JoseMedina-ob4mf the judge is a beautiful soul
As in most of these tragedies, it didn’t have to happen. It is so heartbreaking so very sorry for the family and friends and love ones.
What a great judge and human being,Thank you God for putting people like her on this earth!
Just curious, but would that be the same god that let that kid be killed?
@@frankfreeman1444 God didn't let that kid be killed!! We are livi g on earth we are not in heaven ! She was given free will and she used it to harm another,! Period
God gave us rules of how to treat each other@@frankfreeman1444, but if people decide to go their own way, how can it be the fault of God ?
@@suzsnnesanders4742I hate comments like those guys. They’re so insensitive, ignorant and obnoxious. However, this one at least had SOME manners and common decency
@@frankfreeman1444 God is the Universe, of which we are a part of, and so "Ye too are Gods" makes perfect sense (to those with open minds). God (or the Universe) isn't something that's external to us, we are also part of it. So, when you say the same God (capital G by the way), yes, she *created* that episode in her life, with free will, and choices. Take some responsibility and don't go blaming your incorrect version of what God is to come up with excuses.
My cousin and his best friend were killed by a drunk driver......she hit them so hard head on that they had to be removed with the jaws of life!!!!!! And the drunk lady made an escape from the scene!!!!!!! They caught her!!!!! What is horrifying is a month after she was out on bond.....she did the exact same thing again and lost her freedom!!!!!!! Luckily no one was killed in the 2nd offense!!!!!!
So sorry for your lost.
thank God, l hate the taste of alcohol or that could potentially be me doing something stupid while intoxicated.
@treeattic you are too intelligent to do something like that!!!!! Just by the way you talk!!!!!! I see you as doing awesome things in the world!!! You are one in a million!!!!!!
@@Sch586 Thank you for sharing your kindness!!!! It is much appreciated!!!!!!!
I am SO sorry for your loss!!! 😭
The judge seems a very nice woman, though being a judge is her job, she is still a human being, what a gentle soul.
I’m sorry but she should rot in jail for the rest of her life! No sympathy from me!!
I never heard a judge say no to time served but I think it was a good call this lady needs all the time in jail as possible
She should get straight life with a chance of parole in 40 or 50 years.
To bad we don't have judges like yourself 😊
This judge was so considerate, and gentle. She could have been a therapist as well.
No sympathy for this repeat offender that murder this young boy.
Just said to someone else... it is not murder, she didn't premeditate to go out and kill or hurt those teens her careless choices and actions did, it was manslaughter.
Wow! Amazing show of compassion and grace, not just from the Judge but from the victim's family.
Light sentence for murder. Hit and run. NO. Shes only sorry she got caught. What a POS. I could never forgive that. She ran!
What is this judge’s name? She is a lovely person. Her wisdom and compassion are evident. I hope the family of the victim finds comfort as time passes.
Judge Kreeger.
What is the name of the deceased victim?
She’s the quintessential embodiment of grace and Jurisprudence. We need more judges like her.
unlike the bch judge that gave oj 9 years for getting his own stuff back
Beautiful Written!!!‼️‼️
@@simonjohn70 Yeah, that seemed crazy.
NO we need judges who will give the max.....and treat dui as murder
I don’t want compassionate judges, we need judges who are fair and dish out harsher punishment for murder than 10-14 years. What a joke. If this kid killed your loved one, would you be happy with this sentence?
Respect and praise is due not only this compassionate judge but also the parents of the young man who was killed. To stand in court and express forgiveness to someone who took your son away from you is admirable indeed. Bless them, I hope they find comfort.
This is the lady’s 3rd dui. She was on parole
Words fail me it seems. I have tears in my eyes because of the compassion, faith and decency of this remarkable judge and forgiving family. They honestly make me feel proud to be a human being when that's not often times the case today. I totally agree with the sentence, and am glad this habitual offender is off the streets. She'll have some time left in life to redeem herself to a greater or lesser extent and do some good in life, while the young boy has no chance of that thanks to her reckless, self-centered behavior. I hope God blesses this judge and the victims here and gives them peace. This judge and family, makes me strive to be a better human being as well.
😢😢😢 eloquent words and precise! My condolences to this family.
what an AWESOME judge
So compassionate and humble
Sound like a judge who lets people slid all the time @@jodiforeman3314
First she chose to destroy her life. Then she did the same to others. Should do the full 30 yrs.
I have no sympathy. For drunk drivers
A driver on excessive Ambien & alcohol hit three young teenagers walking beside a busy road in Auburn, CA one night. The whole community suffered !
The poor judge. She had a tough time with this.
These 2 parents have so much courage so much empathy to forgive the person who killed her kid is very impressive. God bless them.
I don’t know if I could do that
Because forgiveness is about yourself not the person being forgiven... unforgiveness will destroy your life, so forgiveness is not about denying that the other person did the wrong thing& and consequences, its your own health and wellbeing.
It is the one thing that God addresses in the bible, the consequences in not forgiving , if their faith is based on a Christian faith as the judge mentioned something about faith.
@@katel7309 u r so right
With Gods Help we can forgive
@@debralorenzen2637 😊
I wish we had much tougher laws in effect to discourage habitual drunk driving before lives are lost. After that, the stiffest sentences should be imposed. Just heard a podcast about a woman in prison who was the drunk driver who killed her own little girl in the car. She got life. She suffers daily stating that her daughter is the last thing she thinks of at night & the first thing in the morning. So sad.
It's too bad people can't learn from other people's mistakes especially this day and age with Uber and whatnot. Alcohol has ruined so many lives I understand prohibition but I also understand why you can't ban it and unfortunately it all comes down to personal accountability. Equals unfortunate at the same time as the fact that many people don't think to begin with let alone after they start drinking. My little brother's close friend was paralyzed by drunk driver at Penn State College, all avoidable life-changing events that cause lifelong sadness. It all breaks my heart, I'm guilty of it too when I was younger and finally immature enough to realize how stupid I was and how lucky I was not to hurt anyone besides myself in one instance. Is all breaks my heart I just hope there's a nice place were the innocent and kind-hearted go after this life but that's a whole another tangent, I just hope one day people can all find peace together without these stupid avoidable accidents at the hands of someone who's not thinking
The laws are tough, it’s the weak political judicial system that needs torn apart from each other. Can’t have both rules and no laws.
This judge is wonderful - not like most other judges! She has a good heart! ❤
Do you know "most" other judges?
Rather a judge who punishes
That judge is an embodiment of compassion, decency, and humanity.
12-15 years....NOT LONG ENOUGH! Jamison and his family got life.
I agree! In 2017 my fiancee was struck and killed by a drug-impaired driver. That woman received the maximum sentence of 48 months. Under Minnesota law, she was eligible for release after 32 months. She has now been out of prison for over 3 years, but my fiancee still lays in the grave where her family - children, grandchildren, etc. - and I laid her to rest 6 years ago! 😢
In these types of cases, no one wins. Justice is done here, but everyone loses. Heart breaking. But , the prison sentence speaks loudly that the rule of law, sometimes is all we have after tragedy. She needed to go to jail.
What a beautiful speech for such a horrible situation. That was powerful.
She is a world class act judge… my utmost respect goes out to her.. she actually puts her emotions on her sleeve.. such a role model or should be
This is heartbreaking... this woman stole a child's life... I pray she never leaves prison.
Agree""
They should make a law that it's 18 months automatic prison if caught driving drunk (drugs), for the 1 st offense+ the original charges..2nd offense 10 years, 3rd offense, life behind bars!
I’m glad his parents could forgive her, because I know I never could. If it were my son, I would certainly never forgive, but would never live another minute myself. I cannot imagine that pain, and I would never deal with it.
I was just thinking the same. I could never forgive. Some say it helps the family to move on but I wouldn't feel like that. Her 3rd offense. She's crying now because she realizes the severity of what she's done but also for her sentencing. I've not had an easy life but I try very hard not to hurt others.
I agree. I don't really understand why the family forgave her, unless it is to do with their own grieving process, which is understandable, perhaps. Maybe they are seeking to release the anger in some way and think that forgiving her for their pain and anger will do so?
In fact, they are not in a position to forgive her, because the only person who was truly wronged is dead and incapable of doing so, or not.
If it were my son, killed by a drunk behind the wheel of a car, there would never be forgiveness from me.
I think part of it is if you have other children besides the one that died. The parents HAVE to make their way back to sanity and health for the sake of the other children.
No forgiveness
@@ruthgiles8926
Because bitterness & anger will eat you from the inside out. Trust me, I know. Forgiving her doesn't mean they don't miss their son, or that they love her and are going to adopt her. It just means that they are at peace with the situation.
I can't listen to this judge any longer. This drunk woman took a life and injured 2 others. She should be in jail for life. I'm glad the family can forgive the murderer because that will help them. Judges need to give sentences that punish criminals and make them accountable for their actions.
She did give her a long sentence.
Totally agree.
I have nothing but contempt for hit and run drunk drivers who kill - I lost my beloved uncle to a drunk driver he only got 18 months - worse thing was he served less than a year - he should have gotten a longer sentence
I love this Judge and how she is speaking the language of recovery which is only possible through acceptance.
If the killer is really sorry, she won't appeal...
I can tell this Judge who is a very unique kind person had some very wonderful caring parents who really loved her and instilled the best character traits within her a human being could receive when she was growing up.
This is one WISE, amazing judge. Just WOW.
He looked like he was a good kid. The family forgave her. Amazing. My heart is with his family.
Never seen a judge cry before 😢while giving a verdict. This truly makes me rethink my dad's spanking speech," gonna hurt me more than you."
She should serve every year that kid could have expected to live. 75 years is about the life expectancy of a male in this country. Tears are not a sufficient penalty for such senslessness. This judge is overly compassionate. Don't look at the defendant, look at the dead kid!
I agree!
75? That's low.
What a beautiful judge - so well spoken
This judge should set the precedent for all judges. She is amazing.
That judge is everyone's caring loving mom.
What a nice and compassionate judge.
Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, a man has been sentenced for 10 years for drunk driving, killing a whole family.
Judge made me cry so much feeling in her words
The 'sentence'? ' An Eye For An Eye' would be my sentence.
The way the judge sighed before doing the actual sentence, just shows to me like what a waste of life this kid now has to go through because of her actions.
Great judge but I honestly feel that, as a habitual offender, there's no excuse for that woman and she should have gotten more time.
What kind of judge makes excuses for an habitual criminal? No wonder she’s a career criminal.
You misconstrued the judges very eloquent statement completely.
She’s getting up to
30 years
Say that about the previous judges, not this one. Up to 30 years with no credit is not a slap on the wrist. What sentencing were you watching?
Where did you get that? She never made excuses for her. She spoke the facts about drug abuse and gave her many years in prison. She’s doing the time.
I think you understood little from this video
Her Honor is a class act.
It's difficult....watching this Judge crying....this broke her heart....showing that she has one
This judge is the type of judge all counties need at their courthouses
This judge has wisdom given to Her by Our Heavenly Father... She showed such compassion and love towards the family and to the person who sadly took the life of a young boy, Brandy Jones also injured (2) others who's life may be impacted for weeks to years to come. This is how our courts should all be run. This judge has my total respect.
Isn’t it amazing how badly lives can be horribly affected by one person’s bad decision. I’ve always lived my life with the thought of consequences to my actions in mind.
Thats disgusting 50 yrs no parole should have been the sentence...WOW that's pathetic sentencing..
Beautifully spoken.
This did not need to happen. There are numerous options to avoid this disaster but because of that it should be mandatory maximum sentences on all charges.
What an INCREDIBLY wonderful judge. Every member of the judiciary should aspire to this level of judgment, wisdom, and appropriate behavior.
This judge is a gem.
Damn this was sad 😥 Bless all of their families ,🙏
The judge in tears and talking as though the criminal is a victim, this was her third offence not a one off. She took a life and deserves all she gets, the compassion for this habitual criminal is sickening. The only victims are the children and their families.
She didn't seem like she was in tears to me...
PS if what you have done makes the judge cry, cancel all future plans
Drink and drug driving is similar to firing a gun into a group of people…..what a professional judge
This judge is Amazing. I Love her wise words of Wisdom and her compassion toward all in this situation.
My God, Just 10 to 15 years for taking a life driving while under the influence and while she was on parole, she does not deserve any mercy or compassion. If she is in pain, that does not give her the right to inflict the same on others. Because of her, a 14-year-old totally innocent teen lost his whole life. How is this justice any way or form?
She white tho
She got off easy after killing someone especially she was on parole.
She has to complete her parole time whatever that was, then start the sentence, so it follows on. If she doesn't get parole with the new conviction she could be in jail for thirty years. She is/was 40.
This empathetic judge is a credit to the judicial system.
Very compassionate judge.
Even the judge feels really bad. I felt her pain
I just watched a lady that only got 3 years for killing her 3 young sons from drinking and driving.. and she was a repeat offender 😢that’s crazy
Third offense, obviously not sorry.
Sorry she got caught, and convicted, but not truly sorry.
What a classy, intelligent, compassionate and loving lady this judge is !❤
Is this real??? This woman took the life of a young boy because of her poor decisions snd DUI. This should be a lifetime sentence. No space for compassion here!
yes there is, we are all sinners and deserve death from God but He sent his only son Jesus to save us from our sins and give us eternal life.
You see we are all sinners we have all committed sin in God's eyes . So in God's courts you (mankind) are guilty unless we repent and accept Jesus Christ as we all need forgiveness in rebelling against God's laws.
If we reject Jesus one day we will be held in judgement for our 'crime'.
We will be accountable to God for what we choose about his son Jesus. The bible tells us this.
I wonder how many lives could have been saved if the driver called 911 immediately instead of running? This was the defendants 3rd offense. She didn't value the 2 strikes she was given unfortunately.
What an amazing person the judge is.
What a wise, intelligent and compassionate judge we need more like her on the bench, she’s a real one. you could tell she puts a great deal of thought into her words and takes her job extremely serious.
I am SO-O-O impressed w/ this Christian Woman & Judge!! I wish ALL Judges had her wisdom & charity!!
This judge is exceptional, both in demeanor and wisdom. The defendant is extremely lucky to have had this judge pass sentence...and even luckier that the victim's family had such compassion considering the circumstances...
I love that she said her history isn’t justification for what she did and must be held accountable for her actions.
Beautiful inside and out, what a lovely judge..
DUI? Leaving the scene? That makes it murder. Also, why aren't the sentences consecutive? Should this perpetrator EVER see the light of day again, they should NEVER have a license again.
The judge did say "consecutive"..
Weak democrat judge, so weak. Criminal wins again with that nothing sentence of 15yrs
no it doesn't its called reacting in fear in the moment fight flight response, generally stops you from making logic decisions she was also alcohol and drugs affected.