Do remember that probation is hard. Even a jaywalking ticket can land you behind bars. At 23, this girl ruined her life. Little job prospects, a felony record. Drug convictions also limit the type of welfare an individual can receive. Her punishment is life long. The DUI still has a life and a good future even though she could have easily killed someone while behind the wheel. Given the crimes, I'd say the drunk got off too easy and the druggie just about right.
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Army/embassy brat - traveled too much to mention
Moved here from SF Bay Area (East Bay)
"There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein
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