How is the Community Served?
Upfront: I agree with all the comments. However, I wonder if putting an 81-year-old woman in prison helps anyone, even her since prison is supposed to be about getting the person to realize their mistake and getting them back into society. I think a more apt punishment that would cost the govt less would be to 1. home arrest with ankle bracelet - let her pay for her upkeep 2. revoke driving license forever 3. 5-year probation so if she leaves the home, to prison 4. punitive damages to family. Let's keep prison for the murderers and such who I do not want around.
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