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Donte Stallworth Convicted of DUI Manslaughter Tested Positive for Marijuana  

Donte' Stallworth, starting wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, is serving a 30-day jail sentence for DUI manslaughter. The NFL star fatally hit a pedestrian with his Bentley after a night of partying at a swanky Miami hotel. Stallworth frantically called 911 stating the victim "came out of nowhere" and to"...send an ambulance right now, man".

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The Miami Herald released on Tuesday, June 30, that Stallworth also tested positive for marijuana. Defense attorneys argued that marijuana can remain in the system weeks after use and illegal drugs were not necessarily factored in the fatal crash. This new information may not impact Stallworth's criminal case, but it could affect his deal with the NFL. The NFL has a strict no illegal drugs policy and has suspended Stallworth indefinitely.

The morning of the crash, the football pro had a blood alcohol level of .126, well over the Florida legal limit of .08. Stallworth pleaded guilty to the crime of DUI manslaughter and will serve a month in jail, 2 years of house arrest, 8 years of probation and has lost his driver's license for the rest of his life. The family of the victim has also resolved a civil case with Stallworth and will be awarded an undisclosed monetary settlement.

If you have been charged with DUI or have been involved with a DUI accident, it is extremely important to consult a reputable Florida defense attorney. Stallworth was facing 15 years in prison for his crime and received a light sentence thanks to the quality work of his legal team. A qualified defense lawyer will properly advise you of your rights; guide you through the labyrinth-like Court system and be your advocate in one of the most difficult and confusing times of your life.



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Jul 1, 2009 By: Musca Law
Tagged in: miami dui , marijuana dui , florida

Comments (5)

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I am crying. To think that a sentence of 30 days, of which he served only 24, for the exact same crime which killed my daughter, that resulted in a sentence of 9 years in prison and 5 years probation. The boy who killed my 27 year old daughter (who was a single mother of two, ages 9 and 3) was a teenaged, repeat DUI offender. He too, pled guilty to avoid a trial. The difference is, Stallworth knew that by pleading guilty, his "crew" would get him a sweet deal. Well, it wasn't sweet, it was unconscienable. Honestly, I don't know how he can live with himself, and the same goes for his lawyers. It's disgusting that he is hailed a hero for not putting the victim's family through a trial. I'm sure they have felt the horrible impact of that decision, by now. Their loved one's life was worth much more than 24 days of sacrifice, not to mention what kind of message it sends to the selfish drunk drivers of the world...hey, don't worry, you can kill somebody by drunk driving, and you can get as little as 24 days in jail...if you have enough money to buy a defense team. Americans should be ashamed of a legal system that allows this. I can't believe the Judge wasn't paid off.
Linda , August 14, 2010
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I can't believe this either.....30 days for taking a life. Big deal he lost his drivers license forever.....that is NO consequence for someone who is making the kind of money he does....easy to pay a driver. Two tragedies here: 1. loss of innocent life. 2. total failure of our justice system to hold a "star" accountable. typical.
shocked , August 13, 2010
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I don't agree that intent tips the scale, stallworth obviously didn't intend to stop if he had time to flash his lights and honk. No I don't think he hit him on purpose but if he wasn't impared he most likely would have just slowed down/ stopped when he saw the guy. Did he intend on drinking and driving? Yes, so should have been responsible for killing that man. I'd like to think my life is worth more than a month in jail if it's taken from me by an impared driver. Ben, have you ever been to a rodeo? Those hog tied animals are not having good lives nor are the bulls. Where's the justice?
Brian , October 14, 2009
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I agree with you jason, in a perfect world with a perfect legal system that shouldn't happen. I believe however, that intent can be factored in to the courts decisions. Micheal Vick knowingly harmed animals on a continual basis for entertainment and profit. Dante demonstrated how to make a very bad choice, which he might have had a history of; but he didn't intend on harming anyone or anything. This sounds like "thought police" stuff, but thats how the criminal justice system works sometimes.
ben , September 20, 2009
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I'm sorry but this is complete crap. Vick is convicted of funding a dog fighting ring and gets 18 months, and all hell is raised when the eagles signed him on. Stallworth kills a human because he was driving drunk and gets 30days in jail and suspened for 1 yr. So when did an animials life mean more then a humans. I know what vick did is wrong but C'mon. a dog vs a man. The sentincing seems a little mismatched to me.
Jason , September 09, 2009

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