But she didn’t plead guilty, according to the article. She pleded ‘no-contest’ so she didn’t admit guilt, just stopped defending herself after she heard that she isn’t going to be punished anyway.
She just walked away after the judge said she can do that without consequences.
Pleading guilty would have at least demonstrated some remorse.
I’d rather forgive someone that said “Sorry, I did something bad, and learn from it” then someone that just first say “I didn’t do it.” and then when informed that they aren’t going to be punished say “Whatever.” and walk away.
So, she not pleading guilty and still not getting punished, while at fault is more rediculus to me.
If the actual crime was driving when she’s no longer capable, then killing people, any justice needs to start with no longer driving. Plus, aren’t the people not taking her license also complicit with letting her drive when she’s is no longer capable?
She was charged with 4 counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, and she pled guilty; she just isn’t being punished.
But she didn’t plead guilty, according to the article. She pleded ‘no-contest’ so she didn’t admit guilt, just stopped defending herself after she heard that she isn’t going to be punished anyway.
She just walked away after the judge said she can do that without consequences.
You’re right, I misread - still ridiculous but less so. Thank you!
Pleading guilty would have at least demonstrated some remorse.
I’d rather forgive someone that said “Sorry, I did something bad, and learn from it” then someone that just first say “I didn’t do it.” and then when informed that they aren’t going to be punished say “Whatever.” and walk away.
So, she not pleading guilty and still not getting punished, while at fault is more rediculus to me.
You know that’s a damn good point. The what-the-fuck just doesn’t stop.
This is the type of situation that mandatory minimum sentences are meant for.
At her age that would be a life sentence.
If the actual crime was driving when she’s no longer capable, then killing people, any justice needs to start with no longer driving. Plus, aren’t the people not taking her license also complicit with letting her drive when she’s is no longer capable?
Fully agree. Discretion needs to be removed from those who leave this kind of thing unpunished.
I believe where I live those mandatory sentences are merely guidelines for judges though. Their word is law.