Yes C, it really is something else, isn’t it? This kid has not learned his lessons yet and unfortunately, he will not as long as he has mommy and daddy to bail him out. It sounds as if they have failed miserably as parents in teaching him responsibility as I would have been marching his hind end directly over to you immediately. I always taught my 2 children, that if they ever did something that would land them in jail, I was not the first person who’s number they should be dialing for that one free call afforded them as If they did the crime, they were doing the time! Because they were not raised that way. My children were excellent kids that grew up to be wonderful adults and never got into a stich of trouble, but it was one of those must have conversations that I had with them. What they needed to know was that Mom wasn’t going to bail them out of their choice to make bad decisions. So, what this boys parents are doing is not teaching him that there are consequences for his behavior. And their bailing him out is, basically rewarding him for bad behavior. He needed to sit there in jail long enough to hopefully to realize he made a mistake. I’m very happy for you and your husband that he did escape that terrible situation with his life and he ,most definately had God on his side. You know, I do know that it is extremely important for you to hear this young man say the words “I’m sorry” but don’t be supprised if he does not, and I say this in all honesty….I really think, that more than sufficent time has passed and he nor his family have stepped up to the plate as of yet to do so. I am hoping that he will, but pretty certain that even if he waits until his court date, he may well be offering up a whole lot of apologies in order to save his own skin. And only then will you have a sense as to whether he truly means it. I realize he is 22 and no longer under his parents legal gaurdianship, he definately is out and about exhibiting a whole slew of bad behavior. And if I am truly sorry, I’m not waiting till court to offer my apologies. And he nor his parents, appear too interested nor readily forth comming with an apology. I couldn’t imagine that even though there be a possible settlement, that he would avoid any sort of jail time as he has so many count’s against him. Hopefully, in the event that a settlement becomes the reality, I to would hope that perhaps your husband be able to sue him or any future estate of his for damages. I’m personally not an advocate for suing the socks off someone, but in a case where someone shows a total lack of remorse for their dangerous and reckless behavior, I say, go after them full force. This is what I mean, when we as a nation keep electing these liberal judges who sit on the benches in our courts, and do not uphold the laws that were meant to hold people accountable for their actions and in turn, this is the nonsense and injustices, we can continuing to see, happening to people. I will definately lift you and your husband up in prayer, hopeful for a just outcome. God Bless you C and your family, trust God for all things as they will always work out for the best. Have a Blessed and safe New Year as well!