http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313 Danny Espinoza, who was paralyzed&nbsp; by the injuries he sustained in the 2006 accident that killed Dorothy Anne Walter, was sentenced Thursday to a single day in jail and five years probation for his role in the fatal crash. Judge Michael Lewis also gave Espinoza a three-year suspended sentence, which means he could go to prison for a probation violation. Espinoza pleaded no contest to felony vehicular manslaughter in Walter&rsquo;s death.&nbsp; During the hearing, Walter's family described her as a caring person and reminded the judge she was the victim in this case. &quot;I just hope the court understands what we can't express,&quot; Walter's grandson, Bryce Rankins said. Espinoza's family said he is already a prisoner of his own body and that there would be inadequate medical care for him in prison. Espinoza's father, Dennis, said he would die in prison. &quot;I would take his place in a second,&quot; Dennis Espinoza told the judge. &quot;If you want to punish someone, punish me.&quot; Espinoza, who now lives with his family in Ventura, was booked on Thursday and released later that day because he already spent his day in jail. &nbsp; Danny Espinoza, who was paralyzed&nbsp; by the injuries he sustained in the 2006 accident that killed Dorothy Anne Walter, was sentenced Thursday to a single day in jail and five years probation for his role in the fatal crash. Judge Michael Lewis also gave Espinoza a three-year suspended sentence, which means he could go to prison for a probation violation. Espinoza pleaded no contest to felony vehicular manslaughter in Walter&rsquo;s death.&nbsp; During the hearing, Walter's family described her as a caring person and reminded the judge she was the victim in this case. &quot;I just hope the court understands what we can't express,&quot; Walter's grandson, Bryce Rankins said. Espinoza's family said he is already a prisoner of his own body and that there would be inadequate medical care for him in prison. Espinoza's father, Dennis, said he would die in prison. &quot;I would take his place in a second,&quot; Dennis Espinoza told the judge. &quot;If you want to punish someone, punish me.&quot; Espinoza, who now lives with his family in Ventura, was booked on Thursday and released later that day because he already spent his day in jail. &nbsp; en-us <p>Ummmm.....so if he violates his probation he can be sent to prison? (I'm not wishing that, as I think his family should be taking care of him) But what could he possibly do to violate probation, seriously?</p> <br /> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276573 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276573 <p>Ummmm.....so if he violates his probation he can be sent to prison? (I'm not wishing that, as I think his family should be taking care of him) But what could he possibly do to violate probation, seriously?</p> <br /> <p>That's what I was thinking, Michele. What could he, as a quadriplegic, possibly do to get himself thrown in prison? Screwed up. I do wish he'd be thrown in prison. This whole thing is just wrong. It makes me angry.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276576 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276576 <p>That's what I was thinking, Michele. What could he, as a quadriplegic, possibly do to get himself thrown in prison? Screwed up. I do wish he'd be thrown in prison. This whole thing is just wrong. It makes me angry.</p> <p>So, if I kill someone, but I am seriously injured in the process, I get off?</p> <p>Gee, that is scary.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276629 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276629 <p>So, if I kill someone, but I am seriously injured in the process, I get off?</p> <p>Gee, that is scary.</p> <p>That thats a load of bull crap, and they ask me why im so grumpy, lol. Basically yes, if you are injured while murdering someone you can get off. Whats wrong with our justice system, he should be thrown in jail, and hell if he dies too dam bad, he infact did kill someone, while he gets to live (and&nbsp; play World of Warcraft I might add). oh well the whole thing i guess to reiterate, pisses me off</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276662 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276662 <p>That thats a load of bull crap, and they ask me why im so grumpy, lol. Basically yes, if you are injured while murdering someone you can get off. Whats wrong with our justice system, he should be thrown in jail, and hell if he dies too dam bad, he infact did kill someone, while he gets to live (and&nbsp; play World of Warcraft I might add). oh well the whole thing i guess to reiterate, pisses me off</p> <p>It makes me angry, too, GrumpySkeptic, because it's just so wrong. It's just not right at all.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276667 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276667 <p>It makes me angry, too, GrumpySkeptic, because it's just so wrong. It's just not right at all.</p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; ">Why&nbsp; have&nbsp; any&nbsp; LAWS&nbsp; at&nbsp; all?</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/Lucio/30312</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276669 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276669 <p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; ">Why&nbsp; have&nbsp; any&nbsp; LAWS&nbsp; at&nbsp; all?</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/Lucio/30312</p> <p>Espinoza's family said he is already a prisoner of his own body and that there would be inadequate medical care for him in prison.... what a crock. I am sorry but this person who is a prisoner of his own body still has the freedom to go to the park, disneyland even the beach. Something his victim will never experience again.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276719 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276719 <p>Espinoza's family said he is already a prisoner of his own body and that there would be inadequate medical care for him in prison.... what a crock. I am sorry but this person who is a prisoner of his own body still has the freedom to go to the park, disneyland even the beach. Something his victim will never experience again.</p> <p><span style="font-size: small">Fair Decision .....</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small">Great Job KK!</span></p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276720 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276720 <p><span style="font-size: small">Fair Decision .....</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small">Great Job KK!</span></p> <p>I worked in prison and it wouldn't be a death sentence. That is pure sensationalism. He would be just fine in prison and it would cost us money.</p> <p>However, I understand the victim's family's frustration. It is like the judge basically said he didn't have to pay for what he did.</p> <p>My question is since when do we care about a criminal's family's feelings? This whole, "Neither side will be happy" is a load of bull. If I had to choose whose side to make happy, I would choose the victim's.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276778 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276778 <p>I worked in prison and it wouldn't be a death sentence. That is pure sensationalism. He would be just fine in prison and it would cost us money.</p> <p>However, I understand the victim's family's frustration. It is like the judge basically said he didn't have to pay for what he did.</p> <p>My question is since when do we care about a criminal's family's feelings? This whole, "Neither side will be happy" is a load of bull. If I had to choose whose side to make happy, I would choose the victim's.</p> <p>He paid a stiff fine for it be becoming paralized, but there are tons of very productive handicaped people out there.&nbsp; It could have been a little harsher of a sentance</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276802 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276802 <p>He paid a stiff fine for it be becoming paralized, but there are tons of very productive handicaped people out there.&nbsp; It could have been a little harsher of a sentance</p> <p>well I think your all&nbsp;............ You dont even know the guy, he is going to die ealier then any of you. She lived a great LONG life, Danny is young and with die sooner then later from his complications. (so you all can wait on that)Yeah he might be able to do things but he doesnt because he lives everyday in pain. So you might think everything in his life is all good but Im sure he wishes at times that he were just to die in that hospital. Danny is a good person too. He always thought and took care of others. He wanted to one day settle down and have children but thats not going to happen. He is suffering in the&nbsp;worst way possible. No one knows the whole story of what happened that night. If&nbsp;he were to come out of that wreck without being paralized then he would go to prision but he wold probably get out (sence this was his first offence in anything) in like 5-8 years&nbsp;for good behavior. I mean come on you all know that. He didnt mean to murder anyone.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276804 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276804 <p>well I think your all&nbsp;............ You dont even know the guy, he is going to die ealier then any of you. She lived a great LONG life, Danny is young and with die sooner then later from his complications. (so you all can wait on that)Yeah he might be able to do things but he doesnt because he lives everyday in pain. So you might think everything in his life is all good but Im sure he wishes at times that he were just to die in that hospital. Danny is a good person too. He always thought and took care of others. He wanted to one day settle down and have children but thats not going to happen. He is suffering in the&nbsp;worst way possible. No one knows the whole story of what happened that night. If&nbsp;he were to come out of that wreck without being paralized then he would go to prision but he wold probably get out (sence this was his first offence in anything) in like 5-8 years&nbsp;for good behavior. I mean come on you all know that. He didnt mean to murder anyone.</p> <p>This makes a mockery of our jucicial system.&nbsp; Are we going to open the door&nbsp;to&nbsp;dozens of other prisoners who&nbsp;were &quot;incapacitated&quot; during the commision of their crimes.</p> <p>I agree with Lucio.&nbsp; Why have laws at all?</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276809 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276809 <p>This makes a mockery of our jucicial system.&nbsp; Are we going to open the door&nbsp;to&nbsp;dozens of other prisoners who&nbsp;were &quot;incapacitated&quot; during the commision of their crimes.</p> <p>I agree with Lucio.&nbsp; Why have laws at all?</p> <p>First off I am shocked at timec, secondly I think he should have to pay&nbsp;behind bars. He murdered an innocent woman by street racing, I realize he paid a harsh penalty by being paralyzed but the reality is he lived and his paralysis was purely his fault and he deserves that sentence he put on himself. He should have to pay a sentence for what he did to the innocent victim, life behind bars.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276815 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276815 <p>First off I am shocked at timec, secondly I think he should have to pay&nbsp;behind bars. He murdered an innocent woman by street racing, I realize he paid a harsh penalty by being paralyzed but the reality is he lived and his paralysis was purely his fault and he deserves that sentence he put on himself. He should have to pay a sentence for what he did to the innocent victim, life behind bars.</p> <p>Put him in a cell.  He killed an innocent person.  He is not innocent. </p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276833 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276833 <p>Put him in a cell.  He killed an innocent person.  He is not innocent. </p> <p>this is not a fair sentance. a day in COUNTY JAIL what a slap in the face again for the family of the real victim. an article i read a few months ago said that he plays video games and chats on line with friends, yeah he sounds like a prisoner of his own body. this kinda thing just makes me mad. our judical system is a joke sometimes.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276840 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276840 <p>this is not a fair sentance. a day in COUNTY JAIL what a slap in the face again for the family of the real victim. an article i read a few months ago said that he plays video games and chats on line with friends, yeah he sounds like a prisoner of his own body. this kinda thing just makes me mad. our judical system is a joke sometimes.</p> <p>Oh...gee!&nbsp; NOW the family of the murderer is asking for donations for their cost of the trial!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>AND they want to change the law????&nbsp; He &quot;lives with it every day&quot;???&nbsp; He &quot;lives with it&quot; while his MOTHER takes care of his guilty, weak-assed needs!!!&nbsp; The family of his VICTIM never gets to even TOUCH THEIR OWN INNOCENT MOTHER!!!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Cry me a freakin' river!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276854 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276854 <p>Oh...gee!&nbsp; NOW the family of the murderer is asking for donations for their cost of the trial!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>AND they want to change the law????&nbsp; He &quot;lives with it every day&quot;???&nbsp; He &quot;lives with it&quot; while his MOTHER takes care of his guilty, weak-assed needs!!!&nbsp; The family of his VICTIM never gets to even TOUCH THEIR OWN INNOCENT MOTHER!!!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Cry me a freakin' river!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>i stubbed my toe while stealing a pack of gum...that's fair punishment- yea?</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276868 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276868 <p>i stubbed my toe while stealing a pack of gum...that's fair punishment- yea?</p> <p>NoNamesLeft-can you provide the link to an article where the family is requesting donations? I cannot find it and would be interested in reading it. Thanks!!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276886 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276886 <p>NoNamesLeft-can you provide the link to an article where the family is requesting donations? I cannot find it and would be interested in reading it. Thanks!!</p> <p><a href="http://people.bakersfield.com/home/User/mmh">mmh-</a></p> <p>So if I kill an 80 year old it is ok since they lived a nice long life?&nbsp; Faulty reasoning.</p> <p>He killed this lady while he was breaking the law.&nbsp; IN our society, we have consequneces that people pay.&nbsp;He is paralized due to his own stupidity.&nbsp; The two are seperate.&nbsp; He isn't paralized because he killed a woman.&nbsp; He is paralized because of his own actions.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's hard to feel truely sorry for people when they are the own causes of thier own misfortune.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276894 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276894 <p><a href="http://people.bakersfield.com/home/User/mmh">mmh-</a></p> <p>So if I kill an 80 year old it is ok since they lived a nice long life?&nbsp; Faulty reasoning.</p> <p>He killed this lady while he was breaking the law.&nbsp; IN our society, we have consequneces that people pay.&nbsp;He is paralized due to his own stupidity.&nbsp; The two are seperate.&nbsp; He isn't paralized because he killed a woman.&nbsp; He is paralized because of his own actions.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's hard to feel truely sorry for people when they are the own causes of thier own misfortune.</p> <p><b>&nbsp;this whole thing irritates me... i understand that the guy is NOW handicapped, but he wasnt at the time that he did this, he was being stupid, and now he is suffering for what he did, BUT, he should have more duties, serious what probation can he break being a quad? he KILLED a lady it doesnt matter if she was older (whos to say she wouldnt have lived to be 105?) or not, he killed someone doing a stupid act. People can recover from being handicapped, but you cant bring back someone that is dead. so if he heals are they going to have a second trial? i doubt it.&nbsp; </b></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>I too would also like to see the article where they are asking for donations to cover their expenses. </b></p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276935 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276935 <p><b>&nbsp;this whole thing irritates me... i understand that the guy is NOW handicapped, but he wasnt at the time that he did this, he was being stupid, and now he is suffering for what he did, BUT, he should have more duties, serious what probation can he break being a quad? he KILLED a lady it doesnt matter if she was older (whos to say she wouldnt have lived to be 105?) or not, he killed someone doing a stupid act. People can recover from being handicapped, but you cant bring back someone that is dead. so if he heals are they going to have a second trial? i doubt it.&nbsp; </b></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>I too would also like to see the article where they are asking for donations to cover their expenses. </b></p> <p>as dannys family i would love to see that article too.and be informed on how were planning to ?change laws?? and ... tiffinilynn no you cant re attach a spinalcord.there is no recovery for him .there are so meny false alligations im reading its sad you all dont know the whole story and truth. for example there was NO street racing involved ,he was not driving with out head lights.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276945 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276945 <p>as dannys family i would love to see that article too.and be informed on how were planning to ?change laws?? and ... tiffinilynn no you cant re attach a spinalcord.there is no recovery for him .there are so meny false alligations im reading its sad you all dont know the whole story and truth. for example there was NO street racing involved ,he was not driving with out head lights.</p> <p></p> <font size="2" face="Arial" color="#000000"> <h2><font size="3">This is not the first time the family has sought funds from the public.&nbsp; They had their hands out in September 2006 when the killer returned home from the hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;They will continue to seek pity from the public&nbsp;and raise funds in any way they can.&nbsp; Hopefully people will realize that they are donating to a killer&nbsp;with self-inflicted injuries,&nbsp;and think twice about donating in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>Danny Espinoza - Welcome Home</h2> <div>Here are some pictures from the fundraiser on 9/17/06 that took place at the Moose Lodge in Ventura, CA. The event was put together in an effort to help out one of our close friends, and an all around great guy, Danny Espinoza. Danny was involved in a near-fatal car accident earlier this year which left him in a wheelchair with very limited mobility. In the last six months he has undergone extensive medical treatment and has been active in physical therapy. The amount of progress he has made thus far just goes to show how strong and motivated a person he is, but the road to a full recovery will be a long one. Danny will now be living in Ventura with his family, who will be assisting him in his new goals to improve his health. As a direct result of these sudden expenses his family was able to raise nearly 15 thousand dollars at this fundraiser. It seemed like the entire community was involved in this event, and it was really special to see the kindness and generosity from several individuals and business that participated. I'd like to personally thank Danny's family for all the hard work that went into planning. Everything went off without a hitch. Those in attendance had a great time, but more importantly felt honored to be an active part of Danny's life. Here are some of the highlights from the day. Enjoy... <br /> <br /> Evan Cohan </div> </font> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276953 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276953 <p></p> <font size="2" face="Arial" color="#000000"> <h2><font size="3">This is not the first time the family has sought funds from the public.&nbsp; They had their hands out in September 2006 when the killer returned home from the hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;They will continue to seek pity from the public&nbsp;and raise funds in any way they can.&nbsp; Hopefully people will realize that they are donating to a killer&nbsp;with self-inflicted injuries,&nbsp;and think twice about donating in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>Danny Espinoza - Welcome Home</h2> <div>Here are some pictures from the fundraiser on 9/17/06 that took place at the Moose Lodge in Ventura, CA. The event was put together in an effort to help out one of our close friends, and an all around great guy, Danny Espinoza. Danny was involved in a near-fatal car accident earlier this year which left him in a wheelchair with very limited mobility. In the last six months he has undergone extensive medical treatment and has been active in physical therapy. The amount of progress he has made thus far just goes to show how strong and motivated a person he is, but the road to a full recovery will be a long one. Danny will now be living in Ventura with his family, who will be assisting him in his new goals to improve his health. As a direct result of these sudden expenses his family was able to raise nearly 15 thousand dollars at this fundraiser. It seemed like the entire community was involved in this event, and it was really special to see the kindness and generosity from several individuals and business that participated. I'd like to personally thank Danny's family for all the hard work that went into planning. Everything went off without a hitch. Those in attendance had a great time, but more importantly felt honored to be an active part of Danny's life. Here are some of the highlights from the day. Enjoy... <br /> <br /> Evan Cohan </div> </font> <p>Michele...here it is.&nbsp; The absolute nerve of the criminal.&nbsp; It's worse than hillary begging for all of us to pay her bills for running for president!!&nbsp; This is freakin' MURDER!!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.bakersfield.com/hourly_news/story/500091.html">http://www.bakersfield.com/hourly_news/story/500091.html</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276954 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276954 <p>Michele...here it is.&nbsp; The absolute nerve of the criminal.&nbsp; It's worse than hillary begging for all of us to pay her bills for running for president!!&nbsp; This is freakin' MURDER!!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.bakersfield.com/hourly_news/story/500091.html">http://www.bakersfield.com/hourly_news/story/500091.html</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I&nbsp; think he was referring to another case that happened July 4, 2008. But not sure that's why I asked for the link.</p> <p>vadasmom-so, we've heard he wasn't street racing already, did someone mention it?&nbsp; I think people are putting the high speed of 94mph and associating it with racing. Seriously, wouldn't you because there is really no need to drive that fast.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276955 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276955 <p>I&nbsp; think he was referring to another case that happened July 4, 2008. But not sure that's why I asked for the link.</p> <p>vadasmom-so, we've heard he wasn't street racing already, did someone mention it?&nbsp; I think people are putting the high speed of 94mph and associating it with racing. Seriously, wouldn't you because there is really no need to drive that fast.</p> <p>NoNamesLeft-that is a different case. Not this one at all!!!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276957 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276957 <p>NoNamesLeft-that is a different case. Not this one at all!!!</p> <p>Michele...you are right!&nbsp; I screwed up on the cases!!!&nbsp; I am so sorry!!!</p> <p>LUCIO...thank you for the article YOU shared!&nbsp; YOU were RIGHT!!!&nbsp; They begged &quot;nearly fifteen thousand&quot; at that rip-off!&nbsp; I see, in the part you posted, that there was no mention of the&nbsp;MURDER he committed while having his &quot;accident&quot;!!!!&nbsp; That $15,000 should go to his VICTIM'S FAMILY!!!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276959 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276959 <p>Michele...you are right!&nbsp; I screwed up on the cases!!!&nbsp; I am so sorry!!!</p> <p>LUCIO...thank you for the article YOU shared!&nbsp; YOU were RIGHT!!!&nbsp; They begged &quot;nearly fifteen thousand&quot; at that rip-off!&nbsp; I see, in the part you posted, that there was no mention of the&nbsp;MURDER he committed while having his &quot;accident&quot;!!!!&nbsp; That $15,000 should go to his VICTIM'S FAMILY!!!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Get over it already Move on. The judge definetly made the&nbsp;RIGHT decision. what he did is&nbsp;NOT considered a death sentence crime , those of you who say our state prison medical system is&nbsp; good, google Nora Weber and do your home work du_ _&nbsp; A _ _ _ _. This isnt about revenge or vindictivenes.Is it???&nbsp;get a life . thank god the judge is smart enough to do the right thing, time to move on. All you who are talking crap have never been around a medically incapacited person so all i hear is blah blah blah out of your mouths.&nbsp;Friggen Bakersfield mentality&nbsp; damn rednicks.. &nbsp;YES ITS ALL OVER,&nbsp;and THE CRYING begins.... oh yeah and the rumor and lies are also starting. Espinoza family asking for donations What a joke.. I would ask anyone that has any sense about this case not&nbsp; to ablige these idiot bloggers by answering their stupidity, i myself&nbsp; am done with Bakersfield forever and ever including this paper and blog&nbsp;.. thank god. no more armpit of the world.. damn it feels good..write what you want no ones listening ...</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276960 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276960 <p>Get over it already Move on. The judge definetly made the&nbsp;RIGHT decision. what he did is&nbsp;NOT considered a death sentence crime , those of you who say our state prison medical system is&nbsp; good, google Nora Weber and do your home work du_ _&nbsp; A _ _ _ _. This isnt about revenge or vindictivenes.Is it???&nbsp;get a life . thank god the judge is smart enough to do the right thing, time to move on. All you who are talking crap have never been around a medically incapacited person so all i hear is blah blah blah out of your mouths.&nbsp;Friggen Bakersfield mentality&nbsp; damn rednicks.. &nbsp;YES ITS ALL OVER,&nbsp;and THE CRYING begins.... oh yeah and the rumor and lies are also starting. Espinoza family asking for donations What a joke.. I would ask anyone that has any sense about this case not&nbsp; to ablige these idiot bloggers by answering their stupidity, i myself&nbsp; am done with Bakersfield forever and ever including this paper and blog&nbsp;.. thank god. no more armpit of the world.. damn it feels good..write what you want no ones listening ...</p> <p>This is not&nbsp; the 1st. time or 2nd &nbsp;or even the 3rd, but the 4th &nbsp;time Daniel Espinoza was caught &nbsp;excessive speeding.</p> <p>On &nbsp;March 5,2006 &nbsp;when&nbsp; &quot;Danny&quot;&nbsp; killed&nbsp; Dorothy Anne Walter, he was going &nbsp;94 miles an hour.</p> <p>There is No justice.</p> <p><br /> <a target="_blank" href="https://public.courts.ventura.org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?tserve_trans_config=casecase.cfg&amp;CASENUM=2001550035%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=666936">https://public.courts.ventura.<wbr></wbr>org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?<wbr></wbr>tserve_trans_config=casecase.<wbr></wbr>cfg&amp;CASENUM=2001550035%20%20%<wbr></wbr>20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=<wbr></wbr>666936</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://public.courts.ventura.org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?tserve_trans_config=casecase.cfg&amp;CASENUM=2002522151%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=666936">https://public.courts.ventura.<wbr></wbr>org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?<wbr></wbr>tserve_trans_config=casecase.<wbr></wbr>cfg&amp;CASENUM=2002522151%20%20%<wbr></wbr>20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=<wbr></wbr>666936</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://public.courts.ventura.org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?tserve_trans_config=casecase.cfg&amp;CASENUM=2001608999%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=666936">https://public.courts.ventura.<wbr></wbr>org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?<wbr></wbr>tserve_trans_config=casecase.<wbr></wbr>cfg&amp;CASENUM=2001608999%20%20%<wbr></wbr>20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=<wbr></wbr>666936</a><br /> <br /> &nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276961 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276961 <p>This is not&nbsp; the 1st. time or 2nd &nbsp;or even the 3rd, but the 4th &nbsp;time Daniel Espinoza was caught &nbsp;excessive speeding.</p> <p>On &nbsp;March 5,2006 &nbsp;when&nbsp; &quot;Danny&quot;&nbsp; killed&nbsp; Dorothy Anne Walter, he was going &nbsp;94 miles an hour.</p> <p>There is No justice.</p> <p><br /> <a target="_blank" href="https://public.courts.ventura.org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?tserve_trans_config=casecase.cfg&amp;CASENUM=2001550035%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=666936">https://public.courts.ventura.<wbr></wbr>org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?<wbr></wbr>tserve_trans_config=casecase.<wbr></wbr>cfg&amp;CASENUM=2001550035%20%20%<wbr></wbr>20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=<wbr></wbr>666936</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://public.courts.ventura.org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?tserve_trans_config=casecase.cfg&amp;CASENUM=2002522151%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=666936">https://public.courts.ventura.<wbr></wbr>org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?<wbr></wbr>tserve_trans_config=casecase.<wbr></wbr>cfg&amp;CASENUM=2002522151%20%20%<wbr></wbr>20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=<wbr></wbr>666936</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://public.courts.ventura.org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?tserve_trans_config=casecase.cfg&amp;CASENUM=2001608999%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=666936">https://public.courts.ventura.<wbr></wbr>org/pub-bin/tsrvweb.exe?<wbr></wbr>tserve_trans_config=casecase.<wbr></wbr>cfg&amp;CASENUM=2001608999%20%20%<wbr></wbr>20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;PERSONNUM=<wbr></wbr>666936</a><br /> <br /> &nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium">I believe justice tempered with mercy was served. My thoughts go to the Walters family,they need&nbsp;grief counseling~now.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276962 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276962 <p><span style="font-size: medium">I believe justice tempered with mercy was served. My thoughts go to the Walters family,they need&nbsp;grief counseling~now.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>your right after he came home from the hospital in september his family had a hard time paying far all his medical care and we had a fundraiser to help with the cost . and invited friends and family of danny people who know his charicter and love him .to particapate.but ...thats the only time now were capable of taking care of his needs.i dont see anything wrong with that. and.... hes not a murder&nbsp; he has been charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross neglance not murder.&nbsp; i think the judge did an awesome job if there is any a case for compassion this is it.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276964 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276964 <p>your right after he came home from the hospital in september his family had a hard time paying far all his medical care and we had a fundraiser to help with the cost . and invited friends and family of danny people who know his charicter and love him .to particapate.but ...thats the only time now were capable of taking care of his needs.i dont see anything wrong with that. and.... hes not a murder&nbsp; he has been charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross neglance not murder.&nbsp; i think the judge did an awesome job if there is any a case for compassion this is it.</p> <p>getsome-About the donations-----Can you see he had the wrong case and goofed, big deal.&nbsp; Get over it already and move on the only person that got over was Danny.&nbsp; So since your done with Bakersfield, BUH BYE!!!!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276966 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276966 <p>getsome-About the donations-----Can you see he had the wrong case and goofed, big deal.&nbsp; Get over it already and move on the only person that got over was Danny.&nbsp; So since your done with Bakersfield, BUH BYE!!!!</p> <p>Vadasmom-don't he qualify for perm. disability or SSI? Don't they provide insurance?&nbsp;(it's not my business but I'm just asking)</p> <p>&nbsp;Charged with murder or negligence, DOROTHY WALTERS IS NOT COMING BACK!!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276969 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276969 <p>Vadasmom-don't he qualify for perm. disability or SSI? Don't they provide insurance?&nbsp;(it's not my business but I'm just asking)</p> <p>&nbsp;Charged with murder or negligence, DOROTHY WALTERS IS NOT COMING BACK!!</p> <p>Lucio, the fundraisers and previous tickets for this dirt bag is really pissing me off.&nbsp; Why didn't the Judge take the previous speeding tickets and&nbsp;his reckless disregard for the public safety into account on his decision?&nbsp; Judge Lewis, you are an idiot!&nbsp; Can the DA ask for another trial?</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276975 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276975 <p>Lucio, the fundraisers and previous tickets for this dirt bag is really pissing me off.&nbsp; Why didn't the Judge take the previous speeding tickets and&nbsp;his reckless disregard for the public safety into account on his decision?&nbsp; Judge Lewis, you are an idiot!&nbsp; Can the DA ask for another trial?</p> <p>your right shes not comming back i wish i could change that and if i could magically heal danny i would and at that point prison wouldnt be a problim he would be able to walk away 4 or 6 years later and live his live but there are circumstances to everything . and yes he gets medical but ... that defenetly doesent pay for everything his family pays for the majority of his care .</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276977 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276977 <p>your right shes not comming back i wish i could change that and if i could magically heal danny i would and at that point prison wouldnt be a problim he would be able to walk away 4 or 6 years later and live his live but there are circumstances to everything . and yes he gets medical but ... that defenetly doesent pay for everything his family pays for the majority of his care .</p> <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">The judge did the right thing...I would much rather be healthy in prison than not able to move at all on the streets. This man has suffered enough. I am glad KK finally made a fair decision.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">I feel he has&nbsp;already been punished....</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: #800000"><u><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Tahoma">This is to the family&nbsp;and friends of&nbsp;Danny..</span></span></u></span></p> <p><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Tahoma">This is a very&nbsp;unfortunate&nbsp;accident but you&nbsp;will get through this. Do not allow the people on this&nbsp;blog to&nbsp;break your spirits.&nbsp;Take&nbsp;care of Danny and encourage Danny&nbsp;to move&nbsp;on with his life.&nbsp;&nbsp;God forgives no matter what.....so that should be all the comfort you need. </span></span></span></p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276980 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276980 <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">The judge did the right thing...I would much rather be healthy in prison than not able to move at all on the streets. This man has suffered enough. I am glad KK finally made a fair decision.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">I feel he has&nbsp;already been punished....</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: #800000"><u><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Tahoma">This is to the family&nbsp;and friends of&nbsp;Danny..</span></span></u></span></p> <p><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Tahoma">This is a very&nbsp;unfortunate&nbsp;accident but you&nbsp;will get through this. Do not allow the people on this&nbsp;blog to&nbsp;break your spirits.&nbsp;Take&nbsp;care of Danny and encourage Danny&nbsp;to move&nbsp;on with his life.&nbsp;&nbsp;God forgives no matter what.....so that should be all the comfort you need. </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small">They can work on spelling~your side needs to work on anger.</span>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276988 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276988 <p><span style="font-size: small">They can work on spelling~your side needs to work on anger.</span>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: small">THE PEOPLE THAT WANTED TO GIVE DANNY MONEY DID....THOSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE DANNY MONEY DIDN'T...WHAT IS THE PROBLEM........</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small">YOU GUYS ARE ACTING LIKE THEY ADDED AN ADDITIONAL TAX&nbsp; TO THE INTERNET TO SUPPORT DANNY. BAKERSFIELD....LEAVE THIS FAMILY ALONE. THEY ARE NOT THE ONES THAT KILLED THIS LADY. PEOPLE SPEED. DANNY MADE A STUPID DECISION TO SPEED AND HE ACCIDENTALLY KILLED SOMEONE...BUT HE HAS&nbsp;PAID FOR IT ALSO. I THINK HIS DISABILITY IS WORSE THAN 5 OR EVEN 10 YEARS IN PRISON...</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276989 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276989 <p><span style="font-size: small">THE PEOPLE THAT WANTED TO GIVE DANNY MONEY DID....THOSE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE DANNY MONEY DIDN'T...WHAT IS THE PROBLEM........</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small">YOU GUYS ARE ACTING LIKE THEY ADDED AN ADDITIONAL TAX&nbsp; TO THE INTERNET TO SUPPORT DANNY. BAKERSFIELD....LEAVE THIS FAMILY ALONE. THEY ARE NOT THE ONES THAT KILLED THIS LADY. PEOPLE SPEED. DANNY MADE A STUPID DECISION TO SPEED AND HE ACCIDENTALLY KILLED SOMEONE...BUT HE HAS&nbsp;PAID FOR IT ALSO. I THINK HIS DISABILITY IS WORSE THAN 5 OR EVEN 10 YEARS IN PRISON...</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>timec you are delusional! Do me a favor go up to your favorite loved one and give them a big kiss and a hug.... now call the Walter family and ask them where you can go and give Dorothy a big hug and kiss.!</p> <p>What he did was wrong you are correct about it being an &quot;accident&quot;&nbsp;and just because &quot;HE&quot; caused his own paralysis does not make it &quot;OK&quot; for him not to serve a prison sentence for killing this lady. I have a question for you, do you remember Ryan Edwards who was out with his friends and they all got in an accident and two of the four young men involved were killed. That was an accident, they were close friends. Ryan is doing 13 years for killing 2 of his friends in&nbsp;an accident. If Ryan is doing 13 years shouldn't this guy have to do some time? Ryan was injured during the accident shouldn't he get some kind of leniency for that?</p> <p>Just because he is paralyzed does not make it right that he has to do no time at all......!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276999 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_276999 <p>timec you are delusional! Do me a favor go up to your favorite loved one and give them a big kiss and a hug.... now call the Walter family and ask them where you can go and give Dorothy a big hug and kiss.!</p> <p>What he did was wrong you are correct about it being an &quot;accident&quot;&nbsp;and just because &quot;HE&quot; caused his own paralysis does not make it &quot;OK&quot; for him not to serve a prison sentence for killing this lady. I have a question for you, do you remember Ryan Edwards who was out with his friends and they all got in an accident and two of the four young men involved were killed. That was an accident, they were close friends. Ryan is doing 13 years for killing 2 of his friends in&nbsp;an accident. If Ryan is doing 13 years shouldn't this guy have to do some time? Ryan was injured during the accident shouldn't he get some kind of leniency for that?</p> <p>Just because he is paralyzed does not make it right that he has to do no time at all......!</p> <p>timec love your rational .... people speed but not most people speed race with no headlights on. and your comment about diability ??? This was an adult it was not a 6 year old girl again. you just dont like law and responsibility.  his disability is worse than 5-20 years in prison. geeez lets look at that ...'</p> <p>not in jail .... i can go wherever i want, i can see my family all the time, go out to eat, enjoy nature</p> <p>in jail .. paying for his crime by not enjoying all the things that this woman will never enjoy again</p> <p>the poor guy :(</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277002 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277002 <p>timec love your rational .... people speed but not most people speed race with no headlights on. and your comment about diability ??? This was an adult it was not a 6 year old girl again. you just dont like law and responsibility.  his disability is worse than 5-20 years in prison. geeez lets look at that ...'</p> <p>not in jail .... i can go wherever i want, i can see my family all the time, go out to eat, enjoy nature</p> <p>in jail .. paying for his crime by not enjoying all the things that this woman will never enjoy again</p> <p>the poor guy :(</p> <p><span style="font-size: small">Pure~ for what it's worth ,IMHO~ that case was adjudicated much too harshly.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277003 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277003 <p><span style="font-size: small">Pure~ for what it's worth ,IMHO~ that case was adjudicated much too harshly.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>n</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277005 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277005 <p>n</p> <p>Sage I agree, he made a mistake and is not fighting the sentence but in my oppinion it was much to harsh.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277008 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277008 <p>Sage I agree, he made a mistake and is not fighting the sentence but in my oppinion it was much to harsh.</p> <p><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS">HaHa! I think the judge did the right thing&nbsp;here.. I am&nbsp;a RN at a&nbsp;state prison, and there is medical here&nbsp;but not good enough for dannys sake.. And if Danny&nbsp;was in this Prison, how could he defend himself&nbsp;from other prisoners??? I&nbsp;understand the Walters</span>&nbsp;pain.But come on now.. MURDER??? I dont think that is what it should be called.. It was, at the wrong place at the wrong time. I do agree, he should not have been driving that fast. But at the time he was young, and young teenagers do that sort of thing.NO ONE SHOULD WISH DEATH UPON ANOTHER.. we all get judged in the end..</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277022 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277022 <p><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS">HaHa! I think the judge did the right thing&nbsp;here.. I am&nbsp;a RN at a&nbsp;state prison, and there is medical here&nbsp;but not good enough for dannys sake.. And if Danny&nbsp;was in this Prison, how could he defend himself&nbsp;from other prisoners??? I&nbsp;understand the Walters</span>&nbsp;pain.But come on now.. MURDER??? I dont think that is what it should be called.. It was, at the wrong place at the wrong time. I do agree, he should not have been driving that fast. But at the time he was young, and young teenagers do that sort of thing.NO ONE SHOULD WISH DEATH UPON ANOTHER.. we all get judged in the end..</p> <p>I am with timec.&nbsp; This man has paid for his crime.&nbsp; Why throw him into the cell?&nbsp; What he did was wrong but, God has sentenced him.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277213 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277213 <p>I am with timec.&nbsp; This man has paid for his crime.&nbsp; Why throw him into the cell?&nbsp; What he did was wrong but, God has sentenced him.</p> <p>I am a friend of&nbsp;the family of one of the &quot;friends&quot;killed by Ryan Edwards. First off going out&nbsp; that night did not make them friends. Second, Josh left behind a son, mother, stepfather, and many more. They &nbsp;will never get over the loss of Josh. My friend had two sons. The first died of cancer, the second, Josh was killed in that accident. Tell them that Ryans punishment is too harsh. I think that it's not long enough. He will still be pretty young when he gets out...Josh is gone forever. Dorthey is gone forever.&nbsp; Who knows how long she might have lived, that is not the factor in this.&nbsp; She was loved and needed by her family and that was taken away by the bad choice of another. I figure I will be paying for Danny's medical care either way, I rather it be behind bars.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277231 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277231 <p>I am a friend of&nbsp;the family of one of the &quot;friends&quot;killed by Ryan Edwards. First off going out&nbsp; that night did not make them friends. Second, Josh left behind a son, mother, stepfather, and many more. They &nbsp;will never get over the loss of Josh. My friend had two sons. The first died of cancer, the second, Josh was killed in that accident. Tell them that Ryans punishment is too harsh. I think that it's not long enough. He will still be pretty young when he gets out...Josh is gone forever. Dorthey is gone forever.&nbsp; Who knows how long she might have lived, that is not the factor in this.&nbsp; She was loved and needed by her family and that was taken away by the bad choice of another. I figure I will be paying for Danny's medical care either way, I rather it be behind bars.</p> <p>I have been on the fence with this one but when I read the post that this wasn't Danny's first time getting caught speeding, I finally made my decision.&nbsp; If this was his 4th time getting &quot;caught&quot;, I would have to say it was something he did quite frequently.&nbsp; If he wasn't racing then what the hell was he doing driving 94 MPH??&nbsp; To me, that's an accident waiting to happen.&nbsp; You can't continue that type of behavior and get lucky all your life.&nbsp; I think he should have been sentenced to prison for the same amount of time anyone else would have gotten.&nbsp; He took a life and should be punished.&nbsp; NO video games, NO visits from friends or family!!!&nbsp; He should be treated like any other criminal in the system...visits on the weekends, even if he ended up in a medical facility for his time.</p> <p>As far as the Ryan Edwards case, it's done and he's doing his time so let's not start splitting hairs about who was &quot;friends&quot; or not.&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277249 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277249 <p>I have been on the fence with this one but when I read the post that this wasn't Danny's first time getting caught speeding, I finally made my decision.&nbsp; If this was his 4th time getting &quot;caught&quot;, I would have to say it was something he did quite frequently.&nbsp; If he wasn't racing then what the hell was he doing driving 94 MPH??&nbsp; To me, that's an accident waiting to happen.&nbsp; You can't continue that type of behavior and get lucky all your life.&nbsp; I think he should have been sentenced to prison for the same amount of time anyone else would have gotten.&nbsp; He took a life and should be punished.&nbsp; NO video games, NO visits from friends or family!!!&nbsp; He should be treated like any other criminal in the system...visits on the weekends, even if he ended up in a medical facility for his time.</p> <p>As far as the Ryan Edwards case, it's done and he's doing his time so let's not start splitting hairs about who was &quot;friends&quot; or not.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think that josh's&nbsp; family would like the truth be told, not what the media, and&nbsp;Ryan's supporters say. That's all, end of story.&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277259 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277259 <p>I think that josh's&nbsp; family would like the truth be told, not what the media, and&nbsp;Ryan's supporters say. That's all, end of story.&nbsp;</p> <p>The truth HAS been told so GETALIFE and get over it!!!!&nbsp; END OF STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277264 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277264 <p>The truth HAS been told so GETALIFE and get over it!!!!&nbsp; END OF STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!</p> <p>Livelove laugh, I think you just want to cause trouble.&nbsp; Some people NEVER get over it, I know . So shut the F@#&amp; up unless you have live through it.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277273 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277273 <p>Livelove laugh, I think you just want to cause trouble.&nbsp; Some people NEVER get over it, I know . So shut the F@#&amp; up unless you have live through it.</p> <p>Getalife, I know you're new here, and your intention was never to stay long,&nbsp; just so you know, I'm reporting you to Jason.&nbsp; We see people like you every week.&nbsp; Here today, gone tomorrow.&nbsp; Trust me, you won't be missed.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277275 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277275 <p>Getalife, I know you're new here, and your intention was never to stay long,&nbsp; just so you know, I'm reporting you to Jason.&nbsp; We see people like you every week.&nbsp; Here today, gone tomorrow.&nbsp; Trust me, you won't be missed.</p> <p>Thanks dgrealish...you took the words right out of my mouth...or off my fingers anyway&nbsp; LOL&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He/She really doesn't want to open that can of worms with me as I know all the details and so do many many more.&nbsp; This blog isn't about Ryan Edwards and I won't waste any more time talking to this idiot!!!</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277277 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277277 <p>Thanks dgrealish...you took the words right out of my mouth...or off my fingers anyway&nbsp; LOL&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He/She really doesn't want to open that can of worms with me as I know all the details and so do many many more.&nbsp; This blog isn't about Ryan Edwards and I won't waste any more time talking to this idiot!!!</p> <p>I've been here before, I'll be here again. I only get on here when stupid people hit a nerve.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277278 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277278 <p>I've been here before, I'll be here again. I only get on here when stupid people hit a nerve.</p> <p>So, you've created a page just today to come on here and talk mess? How bold of you and to not even use your name?&nbsp; Good job, we'll be here when you wander off or get deleted.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277291 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277291 <p>So, you've created a page just today to come on here and talk mess? How bold of you and to not even use your name?&nbsp; Good job, we'll be here when you wander off or get deleted.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I, too, don't blog very often and only tend to comment when &quot;stupid people hit a nerve.&quot; Today, that would be you.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277294 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277294 <p>I, too, don't blog very often and only tend to comment when &quot;stupid people hit a nerve.&quot; Today, that would be you.</p> <p>Espinoza's mother, Laurie Kolkman is quoted in today's paper as saying, "We're all so happy."  That is enough to convince me that justice was not served.  Personally, I hope the family of this vegetable soon grow tired of changing his diapers and he ends up living a long life in a low rent rest home being looked after by an underpaid staff with a bad attitude.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277299 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277299 <p>Espinoza's mother, Laurie Kolkman is quoted in today's paper as saying, "We're all so happy."  That is enough to convince me that justice was not served.  Personally, I hope the family of this vegetable soon grow tired of changing his diapers and he ends up living a long life in a low rent rest home being looked after by an underpaid staff with a bad attitude.</p> <p>Oh OK. So you are one of those liberal know it alls? Don't worry, I will make it my personal mission to blog back to your bleeding heart. I'm sure once you get out of college and experience life you'll change your views</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277302 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277302 <p>Oh OK. So you are one of those liberal know it alls? Don't worry, I will make it my personal mission to blog back to your bleeding heart. I'm sure once you get out of college and experience life you'll change your views</p> <p>LOL&nbsp; collage or college???&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;back away from the joint&nbsp; LOL</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277303 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277303 <p>LOL&nbsp; collage or college???&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;back away from the joint&nbsp; LOL</p> <p>Look back jack what's it say?</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277306 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277306 <p>Look back jack what's it say?</p> <p>Sad story all around.  I understand both sides of the equation.  Back when I was young and foolish I drove drunk numerous times before I finally got caught and arrested.  One time of being arrested was enough for me and I never drove drunk again.  Of course, this was before the laws got stricter, but I'm still thankful I never hurt anyone.  I think Espinoza was young and stupid, just like me.  There but for the grace of God go I.</p> <p>On the other hand, I can imagine how angry, hurt, and disgusted I would be if I lost a close friend or family member because of someone else's youthful stupidity.  I'm afraid I couldn't be philosophical or understanding in a situation like that, and I would take it as an insult if anyone complained that I was too angry, or too vengeful, or too upset.  I would tell anyone who said that to mind their own business, only less politely than that.</p> <p>I know if I accidentally killed someone like this, at first I would be scared.  Natural instinct.  After a while, though, you have to grow up and take it like a man.  You face the music.  I also know that my family would fight for me, for my health and well-being, no matter what I did, no matter how horrible I was, because they know how good I really am, and they love me.  They would be no different from Espinoza's family.</p> <p>I guess the only difference between me and Espinoza, were I in his shoes, is that I would WANT to die, were I in his shoes.  I would want to be sentenced to the dirtiest, most dangerous prison in California in the hopes of dying in it, if his life is really as bad as they say. </p> <p>My suspicion is that his life isn't really as bad as they say.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277331 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277331 <p>Sad story all around.  I understand both sides of the equation.  Back when I was young and foolish I drove drunk numerous times before I finally got caught and arrested.  One time of being arrested was enough for me and I never drove drunk again.  Of course, this was before the laws got stricter, but I'm still thankful I never hurt anyone.  I think Espinoza was young and stupid, just like me.  There but for the grace of God go I.</p> <p>On the other hand, I can imagine how angry, hurt, and disgusted I would be if I lost a close friend or family member because of someone else's youthful stupidity.  I'm afraid I couldn't be philosophical or understanding in a situation like that, and I would take it as an insult if anyone complained that I was too angry, or too vengeful, or too upset.  I would tell anyone who said that to mind their own business, only less politely than that.</p> <p>I know if I accidentally killed someone like this, at first I would be scared.  Natural instinct.  After a while, though, you have to grow up and take it like a man.  You face the music.  I also know that my family would fight for me, for my health and well-being, no matter what I did, no matter how horrible I was, because they know how good I really am, and they love me.  They would be no different from Espinoza's family.</p> <p>I guess the only difference between me and Espinoza, were I in his shoes, is that I would WANT to die, were I in his shoes.  I would want to be sentenced to the dirtiest, most dangerous prison in California in the hopes of dying in it, if his life is really as bad as they say. </p> <p>My suspicion is that his life isn't really as bad as they say.</p> <p>For those that think this was a fair decision, How would you feel if you were in the shoes of the family of the victim? Don't give me the crap that you would be happy with the results, all this shows is according to the judge &amp; the Espinoza family that little old ladies life is only worth a day in jail. Is that all&nbsp;YOUR wife/mother/grandmother is worth? I hope not. What this trial tells me is that if I do something really stupid all I have to do is get hurt in the process &amp; I'll get away with it. Checking the Penal code, he&nbsp;should have been locked up for 4,6 or 10 years, either way that would be a start for what he did, him getting paralized is just the icing on the cake.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277717 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277717 <p>For those that think this was a fair decision, How would you feel if you were in the shoes of the family of the victim? Don't give me the crap that you would be happy with the results, all this shows is according to the judge &amp; the Espinoza family that little old ladies life is only worth a day in jail. Is that all&nbsp;YOUR wife/mother/grandmother is worth? I hope not. What this trial tells me is that if I do something really stupid all I have to do is get hurt in the process &amp; I'll get away with it. Checking the Penal code, he&nbsp;should have been locked up for 4,6 or 10 years, either way that would be a start for what he did, him getting paralized is just the icing on the cake.</p> <p>jma, first off, there wasn't a trial like you said. Espinoza plead. And your rage is preventing you from seeing the whole picture.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277798 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277798 <p>jma, first off, there wasn't a trial like you said. Espinoza plead. And your rage is preventing you from seeing the whole picture.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The judge; Michael Lewis felt sorry for the &nbsp;Killer &nbsp;Espinoza, he doesn't even have to report to probation in person. Just send a letter each month and tell them what he is doing. He never &nbsp;has to come back<br /> to Bakersfield, CA &nbsp;again, So&hellip;is that really Probation?<br /> <br /> 1) &nbsp; KILL an Innocent Person<br /> &nbsp;.<br /> 2) &nbsp;Street Race at over 94 miles an hour&nbsp; <br /> [ on a city street ]<br /> <br /> 3) &nbsp;Driving with his Headlights Turned Off &nbsp; In &nbsp;the dark .<br /> <br /> 4) &nbsp;Driving&nbsp; WITHOUT &nbsp; INSURANCE<br /> <br /> 5) This was the &nbsp;4th &nbsp;time &quot;killer&quot; Espinoza &nbsp;was caught EXCESSIVE SPEEDING<br /> <br /> &nbsp;There is No Justice, No accountability, Why have LAWS &nbsp;at all.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277842 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277842 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The judge; Michael Lewis felt sorry for the &nbsp;Killer &nbsp;Espinoza, he doesn't even have to report to probation in person. Just send a letter each month and tell them what he is doing. He never &nbsp;has to come back<br /> to Bakersfield, CA &nbsp;again, So&hellip;is that really Probation?<br /> <br /> 1) &nbsp; KILL an Innocent Person<br /> &nbsp;.<br /> 2) &nbsp;Street Race at over 94 miles an hour&nbsp; <br /> [ on a city street ]<br /> <br /> 3) &nbsp;Driving with his Headlights Turned Off &nbsp; In &nbsp;the dark .<br /> <br /> 4) &nbsp;Driving&nbsp; WITHOUT &nbsp; INSURANCE<br /> <br /> 5) This was the &nbsp;4th &nbsp;time &quot;killer&quot; Espinoza &nbsp;was caught EXCESSIVE SPEEDING<br /> <br /> &nbsp;There is No Justice, No accountability, Why have LAWS &nbsp;at all.</p> <p>I am curious if because of his self-inflicted injuries if he qualifies for disability?</p> <p>Of course, now that opens a whole OTHER can of worms.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277867 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277867 <p>I am curious if because of his self-inflicted injuries if he qualifies for disability?</p> <p>Of course, now that opens a whole OTHER can of worms.</p> <p>Lucio, Judge Lewis didn't hand down the sentence&nbsp;he did&nbsp;because he felt for Espinoza, he did it&nbsp;based to probation reports, reviewing the case,&nbsp;and administering&nbsp;a sentence that&nbsp;he felt would serve justice. Too bad the&nbsp;family didn't like it, but that happens sometimes.</p> <p>And the reason Espinoza only has to send in a letter once a&nbsp;month, is you try writing a letter holding a pen between your&nbsp;teeth and see how long it takes you. &nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277891 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277891 <p>Lucio, Judge Lewis didn't hand down the sentence&nbsp;he did&nbsp;because he felt for Espinoza, he did it&nbsp;based to probation reports, reviewing the case,&nbsp;and administering&nbsp;a sentence that&nbsp;he felt would serve justice. Too bad the&nbsp;family didn't like it, but that happens sometimes.</p> <p>And the reason Espinoza only has to send in a letter once a&nbsp;month, is you try writing a letter holding a pen between your&nbsp;teeth and see how long it takes you. &nbsp;</p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial; font-size: 18px; ">oldBlue, Probation was recommending two years in prison. The D.A. was<br /> asking for four, the family was hoping for all six years in prison for<br /> the death of their loved one.<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; So yes, Judge Lewis did feel sorry for Espinoza and imposed what<br /> he thought was in Espinoza's best interest, with no regard to the<br /> victim's family and the fact that he killed an innocent person.<br /> <br /> Bottom line, Espinoza Killed Dorothy Anne Walter.</span></p> <p>http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/Lucio/30312</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277988 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277988 <p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial; font-size: 18px; ">oldBlue, Probation was recommending two years in prison. The D.A. was<br /> asking for four, the family was hoping for all six years in prison for<br /> the death of their loved one.<br /> &nbsp; &nbsp; So yes, Judge Lewis did feel sorry for Espinoza and imposed what<br /> he thought was in Espinoza's best interest, with no regard to the<br /> victim's family and the fact that he killed an innocent person.<br /> <br /> Bottom line, Espinoza Killed Dorothy Anne Walter.</span></p> <p>http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/Lucio/30312</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Many people would rather be in prison than a quadriplegic.   His body is his prison.  He has a mind that as far as we know is fully functional, but his body is unable to comply with any of his demands.  If you think he "got away with it" you're not thinking this through.  But, this has been repeated again and again, and you've made your mind up.  So let it pull you under.  It's your rock.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277991 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_277991 <p>Many people would rather be in prison than a quadriplegic.   His body is his prison.  He has a mind that as far as we know is fully functional, but his body is unable to comply with any of his demands.  If you think he "got away with it" you're not thinking this through.  But, this has been repeated again and again, and you've made your mind up.  So let it pull you under.  It's your rock.</p> <p>Wow dgrealish.&nbsp; That was really horrible.&nbsp; This woman lost a loved one.&nbsp; I think YOU'RE the one under the rock.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_278018 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/30313/#c_278018 <p>Wow dgrealish.&nbsp; That was really horrible.&nbsp; This woman lost a loved one.&nbsp; I think YOU'RE the one under the rock.</p>