> The victim's family successfully argued against jail time so the doctor could continue practicing and have the money to pay a settlement. How did this work?

> The victim's family successfully argued against jail time so the doctor could continue practicing and have the money to pay a settlement. How did this work? This seems to be a criminal case and the state is the one which brings charges so you can not settle. Also, IIRC - there are fixed punishments once you are found guilty in the US.