Life in prison and the death penalty are intended to keep the most dangerous people away from society. People who plot to kill, either because they like it or they think it solves their problems.

Setting the exact sentence is hard. You can cast all the stones you want, but it is amazing what some people might do under extreme stress with no sleep. I don't know the circumstances of the child's death, but it does not AUTOMATICALLY mean life in prison.

Assuming the chaotic scene I picture of a man incapable of coping, he should have simply walked out the door and asked a neighbor for help. I hope if someone comes to you with a screamy baby you will have the compassion to help and not judge.

I am so tired of all these "people" who harm their children, who are arrested and tried to only face a court system with no backbone... this man should be going to prison for a long period of time... 2nd degree murder- that's all he got! Wow, no wonder we have so much crime- these "people" know they can get a way with this stuff. My prayers are with the baby- may your wings always protect you.

9-12 yrs, and likely will be out in 5 or so! Outrageous! And such a very sad commentary on how we value the life of a child.

People remember this in November and un-elect the DA.

I agree - 9-12 yrs is not enough time. The Plea Deals are rediculous! They're just trying to keep the prison population down. People commit crimes because they know they can get by or plea out for a short term. It's a real shame that our society has let this happen.