Toyota has come under fire for its unintended acceleration problems, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates may have contributed to more than 80 fatalities on the road. The new findings about the issues have helped exonerate one man who was sentenced to jail for vehicular manslaughter.

MotorTrend reports that Koua Fong Lee was behind the wheel of a 1996 Toyota Camry when it struck an Oldmosbile Ciera from behind, killing the three occupants inside. Lee repeatedly testified during his trial that although he stepped on the brakes, the vehicle would not slow or stop. Lee was eventually convicted and sentenced to an eight year prison term

In light of the problems with Toyota vehicles, District Judge Joanne Smith recently ruled that Lee should be allowed to go free. The district attorney has announced she will not challenge the ruling, and at least one member of the victims’ family said they were happy that Lee was being released. The family has also filed a suit against Toyota.

Those in the market for a used car shouldn’t necessarily shy away from used Toyotas. With a little research, drivers can find which models are unaffected and possibly get a great deal, since the value of Toyota cars has dipped because of quality concerns.