frustration. a life sentence with no parole. eternity. >> darren stowcally sat through it all, and then, what sentence would the judge impose? she began by quoting darren's attorney. >> that is that he pled no contest to the charge of assault in the first degree. that's what this sentence is about. >> larry's stomach started to tighten. >> and my lawyer reached over and said this doesn't sound good. >> and then, six minutes into her ruling, finally, here it was. you are hereby committed to the custody of the director of the public safety for imprisonment for a period of ten years. >> ten years. the maximum she could impose. and with that the family's 12-year quest for justice came to an end. >> it was my great thing that i promised to my daughter and her