A drunken driver who cut short the life of 19-year-old Sara Rochelle Stilwell finally took responsibility for the Buchanan High School graduate’s death three years ago when he was handcuffed in court Wednesday.

But instead of announcing a sentence, Judge Don Penner sent Michael Valentine, 24, of Fresno, to prison for an examination to determine the best punishment for him when he returns to Fresno County Superior Court within 90 days.