[quote=“tommy525”]No one should ever drive drunk period. And never drive to places where there is going to be drinking. Especially since taxis are relatively cheap in Taiwan. But just saying that although wrong, it had been a serious problem on the rock. Which is why the govt now levies huge fines. But that being said Zain was not the only one who killed someone with their car while drunk. He should be punished accordingly, but not more so then others.
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Bu this entire Zain Dean case shows how even an innocent person can be suddenly have his life ruined due to circumstances beyond his control. This can happen to any of us, if the random “wheel of fortune” of life lands on a bad number.
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The “innocent” person that had his life changed here is for sure the motorcyclist. He had his life changed , he had it ended. And he was not drunk while riding his moto , far as we know.
Zain was at least guilty by association. Association with the vehicle that caused the death. And could very well have been the person behind the wheel. There is no conclusive evidence (FAIK) that he was absolutely NOT behind the wheel when his car hit and killed the motorcylist.
Zain was also guilty of gross mis-judgement. Driving his car to a venue where drinking, and even excessive drinking is the norm.
There is at least some doubt whether he was indeed behind the wheel when the man was killed or was it the KTV driver?
It was not proven without a trace of doubt that it could NOT have been the KTV driver either, again FAIK.[/quote]
OK, Zain is guilty of manslaughter in a Taiwan court, with the case being reviewed and the judgement found in order by a Scottish court - twice. What else he is guilty about, I do not know, however hr was found guilty. Him being drunk was not a valid defense.
In the eyes of said courts, it was proven without a doubt that the KTV driver was not driving. The quality of the alibi had by said driver was enough to dispel reasonable doubts both among Taiwanese and Scottish judges.
Zain shoiuld hvae paid up, negotiated early and hard and he would have been out of jail 4 years ago. With luck and many mea culpas, odds are that they might not even have deported him, that’s actually up to the discretion of the judge.