Five years, two, whatever. I'd like to see a permanent suspension of his right to own or drive a car. He should be sentenced to life without a car. In effect, the judge should have said "You tried to beat them. Now join them!"
Wow, that's harsh. But, right on. If sex offenders have to register, effectively extending their sentences to life, why not road rage perps? You're right, he needs to lose his driving PRIVILEDGE for life. What he did was attempted vehicular homicide or at least assault w/a deadly weapon. He's a convicted felon now and loses alot of rights as a consequence, anyway. Had he plead guilty he might've gotten off w/a suspended/reduced charge/sentence and probation. I mean, the guy's 60 years old w/no priors and the courts can be very lenient w/those who display genuine contrition. He rolled the dice and lost. TS, pal. The wheels of justice turn slow, but they're made of stone and will crush you into dust if/when you try to get around them. I think he thought he was going to walk and the tears came from the realization he REALLY messed up. Jurors aren't stupid and really hammer people who insult their intellect. None of the good he did or will do can alter the fact that he was THAT guy at THAT moment. A crass, arrogant, heartless thug. Lowlife scum. Street urchin. It was his choice to act w/criminal intent. He's going where he belongs.