The Latest 1 Million Dollar Bond In Fatal Crash Case

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A judge set bond at $1-million for the man accused of running a red light and causing a fatal crash that killed a 4-year-old girl.

"We just want everyone to know that my client is devastated by this situation," says Rangel-Ochoa's attorney Joseph Lopez Wilson. "It's very unfortunate. He is not a father but has young family members. and just totally devastated by it."

A guilty conviction for the charge driving under suspension carries a longer maximum sentence -- 5 years -- that misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide -- 1 year.

"The bond was set was set at one-million dollars. I thought it was excessive for this type of case," says Wilson. "But I think the judge felt some pressure because of the media and the little girl dying. I'd probably do the same if I was in the judge's position. You can't blame him for that."

Rangel-Ochoa has had a hold placed on him by Federal Authorities because he is an illegal immigrant. There's no expiration date to the immigration hold.

State authorities explained to Channel 6 News that when Rangel-Ochoa was first issued a license in 1998, the system of checking social security numbers against a Federal data base was not as reliable as it is today. In 2003, Rangel-Ochoa was turned away at the DMV because of his 15-year license suspension and because he couldn't provide proper documentation to prove who he said he was.

Rangel-Ochoa was driving a brother-in-law's pickup. It's possible the owner of the pickup could face charges if he knowingly allowed a suspended or unlicensed driver to use the vehicle. A few cases are filed every year in Omaha as a way for investigators to try to keep suspended drivers from having access to a vehicle.

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[Bruce1949919]

Here is a litle tid bit I found on the News. In Boston the Trolley Car operator was actually a woman. He/She was hired because he was a minority. He was texting his G/F when the accident happened. Good Grief. Do I have to change genders to become normal????

[LadyCitizen]

LOL  Good one!

[borderraven]

Why hasn't the trash been taken out?

[LadyCitizen]

It never is, that is the problem. Thanks for the comment borderraven.

[burgerwisdim]

I hold my head in my hands. . . . , considering all the duplicity with these mongrel law makers and their willful neglect to put 1 and 1 together ( or is 100,000 dead Americans per year going to be the threshold for critical thinking to take effect). Stripped right down, I mean seriously, this is just another guise of tyranny ; even more cutting because the 'passive' nature of which sustains it. NOW WHY AREN'T THESE JUDGES RAISING MERRY F* HELL OVER THIS ! -

[burgerwisdim]

. . . They should be dressing down these officials in public, full noise, cameras rolling. A proverbial kick up the arse from grandpa Walton ! Surely they are bound by some code for better moral and ethical standards (yadda terminology ), to pass enforceable laws, (sensible _____ trust for judges ?) which ensure the safety of the citizenry. If a harmful chemical or sewage plant was to be built right by the little girl's school

[burgerwisdim]

- remembering of course sewage plants are largely inanimate objects without free will to carry out criminal intent - all manner of legal measures would be at their disposal to prevent this.

Another thing. I respect the idea of individual sovereignty per state, it's a good idea and I think I understand the fundamental safeguards this provides for, but stuff it, everyone gets on board with the idea of a consistent policy in this one area, at once, or piss off...

[burgerwisdim]

There'd be no need for the minuteman, so the loony tunes couldn't get all roachy about reality matters. We can make it soooo very simple for you Obama, mate. Let the might of Immigration Enforcement be the auxiliary sledgehammer, or vice versa State personnel. Take turns. I've probably missing some critical stuff here, but thanks for the opportunity LadyCitizen. Time for an aspirin, good luck.

[ICEAGENT1818]

Report & Deport illegal immigrants'--- National I.C.E Number: (866) 347-2423 PASS THIS INFO ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW Use the number below to get your local Detention and Removal Immigration office number. National Federal information #: (800) 333-4636

REPORT AND DEPORT!

[ICEAGENT1818]

Illegals get off too easy with crime. If the same crime was committed by a U.S. citizen, the citizen would have a more harsh punishment.

[valofvalhalla06]

5 fucking years for taking a life. What a country we live in. 20,000 AMERICAN people are killed every year due to drunk illegals. and people, it's only going to get worse. This sickens me. I don't know, I think I would have to blow his head off when I saw him in court. It would be worth it for him taking my childs life.

[Willstruth]

When will our neutered government actually start looking out for 'we the people" by securing our borders and getting rid of every last one of these cockroaches.Now we get to pay to incarcerate this scumbred piece of crap when a bullet would be a hell of alot cheaper.We need a new law that says 'if you come here illegally and take a life,then you get the firing squad.Close the goddamn border already!!!

[razzer321]

illegal immigrants should not have any legal status .And drunk driving should be punished with prison time.

[shawent]

Close the borders!! Great video LadyC.