Mother and Son Avoid Prison in Justifiable Homicide Case: A Complex Tale of Trauma and Plea DealsIn a surprising turn of events, a mother and son, accused of killing the sons alleged rapist, have pleaded guilty to lesser charges and avoided prison time. Caleb Hulings, now twenty years old, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, while his mother, Dané Hulings, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and first-degree rendering criminal assistance. Both received credit for time already served in jail.Caleb made an Alford plea, maintaining his innocence but acknowledging that a jury might have convicted him of murder. His mother was sentenced to just over eight months, also receiving credit for more than a year already served. The complex circumstances, including conflicting accounts and Calebs traumatic background, led to these plea deals, allowing both individuals to avoid lengthy prison sentences for the death of Alvin Gallegos.

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