Cameras were in the courts Thursday for the sentencing of Adam Langan.

On Aug. 24 last year, Langan, on cocaine and with a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, sped down McPhillips Street, going twice the speed limit.

He crashed, killing 71-year-old Doreen Chaikowsky.

"Unfortunately sir, you have committed what can only be described as the ultimate offence - that is the taking of one’s life," said Kelly Moar, provincial court judge.

The Crown and defence agreed on a four-and-a-half-year sentence, but couldn’t agree on whether Langan should receive extra credit for pre-trial time served.

Judge Moar gave him the extra credit, leaving Langan with another 37 months to serve before being released.

Chaikowsky's family is bitterly disappointed with the judge’s decision.

"The laws need to be changed....It's not fair. What does it send out when you can go and drink a mickey, run someone over and get out of jail in four years?" asked Jonas Chaikowsky, Doreen's son.

Langan's lawyer Brett Gladstone said he understands the family's feelings, but said it's a fair sentence.

"He's dealing with this tragedy just like anyone else,” said Gladstone.

In addition to his time behind bars, Adam Langan has been banned from driving a motor vehicle for 10 years upon his release.