...I don't think anyone who drives carelessly or when drinking should have their actions minimized or excused.

Nor do I, Alice. I am in complete agreement as to the actual breaking of the law and the consequences, and I DO think she should have to serve real time just as any other offender would do.

I am just surprised at the petty carping going on in this thread. It is so negative and sounds, sometimes, like a bunch of jealous malcontents. Just my opinion of what I have read here.