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> Despite facing more than seven years behind bars, a judge sentenced him to probation in June. I assume this is the usual issue where the news looks at the ma
by tbrownaw 3y ago
> Despite facing more than seven years behind bars, a judge sentenced him to probation in June.
I assume this is the usual issue where the news looks at the maximum sentence and the legal system uses a standard formula that almost never applies the maximum?
> It was among a series of deadly crashes investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that led to this week’s recall.
Assuming the sentence actually is lighter than typical, maybe this is part of why?