46. I really do not understand the hateful comparisons to Hilton and especially Lohan. This guy pleaded GUILTY....he did not lie or try to make up some cover.....he pleaded GUILTY and in every interview he has done he has expressed his guilt, HIS mistake and remorse for what he did. Lohan doesn't even see anything wrong on her part. You won't be seeing her standing up to do any PSA's unless she is FORCED to do so (and probably drunk when she does it so that she doesn't really know what she is saying). This guy who has shown remorse and has taken realand genuine efforts for that to be seen will serve way more time than Lohan ever will.....and while some of you will say well he killed someone and she didn't I say that right there is the problem with our DUI laws. More people who kill by DUI are REPEAT offenders....ones who don't get the message the first, second or third time. Their "luck" runs out and they finally do end up killing. Lohan already has two against her and has yet to even go to trial for the first one!! And then there is Hilton who made a fortune telling the world how she is a changed woman and we'd see.....and yes we have seen her shop, play with her dogs and go on vacations! She indeed is making a huge difference in the world....well the economy anyway!!

Posted at 3:32PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Diana

47. He should do at least four years. Who cares if he did a commercial. Does not fix the family, who has to deal with this for the rest of there lives.

Manslaughter
191.5. (a) Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence.

(b) Vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought, in the driving of a vehicle, where the driving was in violation of Section 23140, 23152, or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, and the killing was either the proximate result of the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, but without gross negligence, or the proximate result of the commission of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, but without gross negligence.

(c) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (d), gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in violation of subdivision (a) is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 4, 6, or 10 years.

Posted at 3:34PM on Jul 30th 2007 by John

48. Of course he looks contrite. He is an actor. DUH.

Posted at 3:42PM on Jul 30th 2007 by John D

49. this was so deep, i have never experienced something like it before and i must say it is really scary. I had been in a couple of car accidents but it was not related to a drunk driver, it was more of a bad driver and i dont even know which one is worst. I believe the same way i call a car service to go and come back from clubbing here in NYC, I assume people in the spotlight should be able to afford doing the same, specially when they are aware of a drinking problem. I personally consider myself the girl with the shiny heart on myspace cause i try to give my buddies the best advice i can provide. I hope this video changes some peoples minds before is too late....Honey B

Posted at 3:43PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Honey B

50. So is Paris going to kill somebody before she wakes up?

Posted at 3:52PM on Jul 30th 2007 by john

51. Anyone caught driving under the influence of any unlawful substance should be made to attend the preperation of a persons body killed by same. They should also be made to work in a Major City Hospital emergency room for a minimum of 6 months without pay !. They should be made to work in the morgue to prepare the bodies for the undertakers during that same time.

Posted at 3:55PM on Jul 30th 2007 by family30

52. We must forgive and forget...he had a terrible experience...to drink and drive is wrong!!!...but life goes on...

Posted at 3:57PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Salvador Dali

53. Forgive and forget...just don't drive "under the influence"...

Posted at 4:02PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Salvador Dali

54. Of course he looks contrite. Duh. He is an actor. it is doubtful he will serve any time if he is sentenced to county jail good old sherriff Baca will surely set him loose in no time at all.

Posted at 4:02PM on Jul 30th 2007 by John D

55. John (#50) thanks for citing the CA penal code, but jail is not going to make the family feel better. Nothing will bring back their loved one. Sure, he'll do some time under the law, but so what? The most important thing for both families is that this death is not in vain. I'm glad Garrison is remorseful and wants to send an message to young people. Maybe this tragedy will prevent other tragedies from happening.

Posted at 4:07PM on Jul 30th 2007 by LisaLisa

56. i am not buying this one bit. he is an actor after all. PLEASE!!!! i have absolutely no sympathy for him whatsoever.

Posted at 4:09PM on Jul 30th 2007 by couture lover

57. It's good to see someone accepting responsibility. I hope it's real, and not merely trying to get a lighter sentence.

It's good to remind people not to drink and drive.

And it's good to remind people that as the passenger (of a responsible age) you have a duty to yourself to make sure you are with a safe driver....and a duty to others to take away the keys if you think they're not.

Yes, the ultimate onus is on the driver themselves. We can't remove that blood from Lane Garrison's hands. But we need to look out for ourselves and each other a little more.

Posted at 4:10PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Accepting Responsibility

58. Even if he is just acting in an attempt to minimize his punishment, atleast he is publicizing the incident and sending out a message about the conquences of drunk driving. In other words, whether he is sincere or not, maybe he will teach someone else a lesson.

Posted at 4:11PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Sara

59. "Yeah, I am sorry that I got underaged kids drunk, then I drove drunk and killed one of them. Since I am wealthy, can I get probation?"

I will be pissed if he gets less time than Paris, who I believe was way overcharged compared to everyone else!

Posted at 4:16PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Andy Hilton

60. I feel sorry for all of the people that were involved in this.. But I hope people look at this video and see the hurt he has put on himself and the family of the peason he killed.. Also all the Hollywood People look at this guy he had everything going for him. Money,Fame he had what you had so wake up and smell the coffee this could have been you...

Posted at 4:17PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Mary