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RAW STORY: Schwartz and Carlson Tangle over Truck Driver in Tracy Morgan Crash
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]ndy-news blog The Raw Story picks up David Schwartz and Tucker Carlson debate on Fox News Channel. Should the truck driver be charged in the crash that caused one death and put comedian Tracy Morgan int he hospital?
David Schwartz:
“Absolutely, 5 to 10 years in jail for death by auto, which is an act of recklessness,” Schwartz explained. “So, if he did fall asleep at the wheel, that’s one of the ways that you could commit reckless driving in New Jersey. And certainly the fact that a death occurred, 5 to 10 years in jail.”
Tucker Carlson:
“I’m not trying to take anything away from the tragedy of this,” Carlson replied. “But 10 years in jail for falling asleep? It strikes me as very different from taking drugs, drinking. Has that ever happened? Has anybody ever actually gone to jail for falling asleep?”
David Schwartz replies:
“Tucker, if you’re driving a 16-wheel truck, a truck for Walmart, and you’re on the roads for the state of New Jersey, and you’re drowsy and you fall asleep, it’s certainly an act of recklessness,” the attorney insisted. “Not an intentional murder, but it’s an act of recklessness. And that’s where this reckless homicide comes in.”
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David Schwartz on Fox – Driver Charged in Tracy Morgan Crash
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ruck Driver Charged In Deadly Crash That Injured Actor Tracy Morgan. Legal Analysis with NY Criminal Defense Attorney David Schwartz on Fox & Friends
**Update** Raw Story covers exchange between David Schwartz and Tucker Carlson:
On whether the truck driver who fell asleep, David Schwartz says:
“Absolutely, 5 to 10 years in jail for death by auto, which is an act of recklessness,” Schwartz explained. “So, if he did fall asleep at the wheel, that’s one of the ways that you could commit reckless driving in New Jersey. And certainly the fact that a death occurred, 5 to 10 years in jail.”
…to which Fox News’ Tucker Carlson replies:
“I’m not trying to take anything away from the tragedy of this,” Carlson replied. “But 10 years in jail for falling asleep? It strikes me as very different from taking drugs, drinking. Has that ever happened? Has anybody ever actually gone to jail for falling asleep?”
High School Students Face Criminal Charges for Prank
60 HS Students Face Criminal Charges for “Senior Prank”. Legal Analysis with NY Criminal Defense Attorney David Schwartz, Partner at Gotham Government Relations on Fox News
Mr. Schwartz has been a regular guest legal commentator for the Fox News Channel, MSNBC, Headline News, WABC News, Fox Morning Show, Court TV and for the ESPN morning show. Mr. Schwartz has been asked by these television networks to give legal analysis and his expert opinion on criminal cases, constitutional legal issues, civil cases and has argued for stronger drug testing guidelines affecting professional athletes. Mr. Schwartz was appointed by the New York State Senate as a Commissioner on the Commission on Judicial Nomination which nominates Justices to the NYS Court of Appeals and is also a Trustee of the Brooklyn Bar Association. Mr. Schwartz is able to bring together for our clients his vast experience in law, business, media and politics. – More on David Schwartz here – contact here..
