However, shooting and killing 26-year-old Andrew Thomas, officer Patrick Feaster was not sentenced until this month. For ending another man's life for no reason, Feaster will only spend 6 months behind bars — if that.

Butte County Superior Court Judge James Reilley handed down the sentence last week of 180 days in jail and three years of probation. Feaster originally faced five years, but the judge chose to hand out 180 days instead.

According to ChicoER, in granting Feaster's application for probation, the judge said Feaster had no prior criminal record, his crime was committed in unusual and "bizarre" circumstances that are unlikely to occur again, and he appears willing to abide by the terms of probation.

Last Thanksgiving, Thomas made a deadly decision to get behind the wheel after he'd been drinking. With his 23-year-old wife, Darien Ehorn in the passenger's seat, Thomas left the Canteena Bar and was immediately pursued by Feaster.