After a heartbreaking sentencing hearing and recap of the details, as well as emotional statements by Paul's family, Miranda Dalton was sentenced to 96-245 months, administrative fees, and roughly 12,000$ in penalties. This is the maximum allowed by Nevada law, and what the family and DA requested.
Upon her eventual release, she will be required to use an in-vehicle breath test for 3 years in order to operate an automobile.
Nevada law does not recognize "good behavior", which means she will serve at minimum 8 years, and at maximum 20 years. After the minimum has been served, she will be given a parole hearing, where the family can speak. If she is granted parole, she is released under the parole terms. If denied, she will serve addition time until another parole hearing is allows. This cycle will continue until she she either serves the maximum, or is granted parole.
We would like to thank everyone for their prays, letters, and support.
Continuing the memory of, and searching for justice for, Paul Maidman. Son, Brother, Boyfriend, Friend.
Paul's Facebook is also being maintained by his family and friends.
tiff
August 16th, 2010 at 1515:AugAug
I pray for peace for your family.
Robin
August 16th, 2010 at 1515:AugAug
I'm sorry I missed you guys this am. I was unable to get there in time. Team Paul is amazing and it was my honor to meet you folks, hug you & cry with you. You will each be forever in my prayers. Aloha Ke Akua (may God bless you) & Malama Pono- keeping it justice. Your story has been inspiring
Nick Smith
August 16th, 2010 at 1515:AugAug
I PRAY FOR BOTH FAMILIES ITS A TRAGEDY BUT SOMEONE NEEDS TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE A DISEASE LIKE ALCOHOLISM 8YRS IS A LONG TIME AND I HOPE SHE GETS THE HELP SHE NEEDS IN THERE AND I HOPE HER FAMILY DOES AS WELL. AND I HOPE THAT THE MAIDMANS CAN FIND IT IN THEMSELVES TO BE GOOD PEOPLE AND FORGIVE AND HELP THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED OF HELP WITH THERE ALCOHOL PROBLEMS!!! LIKE I STATED BEFORE JAIL TIME IS FINE BUT NOT 8YRS AND IT IS ONLY A TEMPORARY SOLUTION UNTIL SHE IS RELEASED, HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WILL HELP HER!!!!
mARY BLOOM
August 16th, 2010 at 1515:AugAug
WOW
Pedro
August 16th, 2010 at 1616:AugAug
I'm surprised that Nevada had the courage to do this, congrats to them for doing the right thing. We who are the living victims of these crimes have no say at all, thank you for hearing us, for feeling us. Unfortunately there is no sentence that can begin to comfort Paul's friends and family. No doubt this day has just brought it all back. God bless you all.
Robin Hart
August 16th, 2010 at 1616:AugAug
I know that there will never truly be closure for Paul's death.
TEAM PAUL did get the max sentence for the person that took him away from you all.
I will continue to spread awareness and help in anyway I can to help you continuing forward with the fight to prevent future DUI/DWI from happening in the first place.
Kyle
August 16th, 2010 at 1818:AugAug
Paul's family..you got justice (as best you could) for Paul and ensured the woman who took him got the max.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Dawn-Marie Winters
August 16th, 2010 at 2020:AugAug
Congratulations might not be the right word. But I feel that Miranda getting the maximum is definately a small victory. Paul would have fought for justice and so I'm glad that everyone fought for his. I miss him so much and I feel like it's okay to start grieving now. But I'll be ready to fight again in 8 years. I love you Paul!
Francisco J. Garcia
August 16th, 2010 at 2020:AugAug
I may not have known Paul long, but I knew him long enough to love him. And I can say that there is no absolute justice on earth for the personification of narcissism, Miranda--that will come in the afterlife. But I pray that Paul's family will get some assuagement from this humanly just verdict.
Paul's life may have been cut short, but the people he shaped and the lives he touched continue on, invariably holding him in their hearts and minds; in that sense he is still alive, along the gossamer system of the soul, healing us through our difficult times when we simply think of the good times we had with him.
I'll continue keeping Paul with me until I, myself, die. I couldn't forget about him even if I tried. He had that kind of impact, that kind of glow. So I'll continue, as everyone else, a little bit emptier, yearning for an irreplaceable aspect of my life which is living in the heavens.
Kevan
August 16th, 2010 at 2222:AugAug
Sigh...Justice is served. Be blessed and let the memories last forever and ever.
Robin
August 17th, 2010 at 0000:AugAug
Mr Smith I wish to take issue w/ your statement about the Maidman's. They already ARE good people in fact they are amazing. When your feeling sorry for Ms. Dalton about her state paid room ∨
Why not join the cause by walking for MADD to raise funds for more awareness.
You know Sir it mind boggles me how you can suggest forgiveness from this family at this time. I would hope and pray you are never forced to walk in thier shoes.
Melinda Spille
August 18th, 2010 at 1919:AugAug
So thankful that the maximum sentence was given. Now that MD is behind bars, I hope that the mission of Team Paul can change to prevention and education regarding the crime of DUI/DWI. I can't imagine the pain of losing your loved one to such a careless and selfish act; but I pray that Paul's life could have continued meaning in spreading the message of prevention and education regarding this heinous and unnecessary crime.
John
August 18th, 2010 at 2323:AugAug
I am truly sorry for your family. I know there can never be any respite, but I do hope, too, that Miranda sees the error of her ways. I know that nothing could ever stop the pain and suffering you all must be feeling now, but I do hope (and I think Mr. Smith was trying to say this, but in a very poor way) that someday Miranda will realize exactly what she's done and do something positive with her life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. We are here for you and support you!
Tess Favazza
September 13th, 2010 at 1818:SepSep
I'm so happy to see that justice was served here! I only wish the same for my family. My brother too was killed by a repeat dui offender on 08/08/10 just off base in Fayetteville, NC. His name was, SPC Howard Brooks, and he was attached to JFK Special Warefare Center, Ft. Bragg, NC US Army Special Forces. He was crossing the street and was hit and killed instantly. His killer is out on bail now and was able to celebrate his birthday on the day we buried my brother... our family is not sure what steps to take next, where to turn (besides MADD)... We live in Tennessee he was killed in North Carolina... any advice would be greatly appreciated. My condolences to your family for your tremendous loss. I will keep Team Paul and the family in my prayers! Thank you, Tess Favazza
THerese Cuba
November 3rd, 2010 at 1515:NovNov
Congrats on your conviction. Can you help me by telling me how to keep abreast of the court dealings in the matter of: Matthew Moye (dentist), who plowed down Doug Kozar and Kate Kohlier in Tampa, FL on 10/30/2010. I'm new at this. I know you left a note on Doug's site for his mother. I started a FB page called Justice for Kozar and Kohlier where I want to keep updates on everything regarding the case, etc. Can you give me a little direction, if you will. I would appreciate it. Thank you. I'm so afraid matthew moye will walk without doing time or maybe just a little time...IT'S SO TRAGIC. I am sorry for your loss. :(.
Kerri Green
November 3rd, 2010 at 1818:NovNov
Hi Therese -
I live in Tampa also. I heard about this accident. You can keep updated on where the case is at by keeping up on www.hillsclerk.com . Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
-Paul's girlfriend-
Kerri
Therese Cuba
November 18th, 2010 at 0202:NovNov
Thank you Kerri!