First time offense. Clearly an accident. No intentionality. Exhibited remorse for the actions.
This isn't a shockingly low sentence. It's completely normal. It's a tragedy, but sentencing her to life in prison isn't going to bring the family back.
The estate can still sue her in civil court.
And the 65 year olds that watch local news shake their fists in rage.
You should never judge a lawyer by his client.
In America everyone has a right to a lawyer. Even that guy.
I read the book when it came out. One of the few books I've ever pre-ordered just because it was written by Andy Weir. I wasn't disappointed.
I'll say, the single best part about it is that the story has the best supporting character since Chewbacca.
Going to watch Project Hail Mary today.
That sounds like an awesome experience!
Democrats would have won every election since 2004 if it wasn't for GOP efforts to disenfranchise voters (and also Democrats negligence in protecting those voters from disenfranchisement.)
You should watch the Scouts "Safe Guarding Youth Training" program.
The scouts very likely have stricter youth protection policies then your kid's school does.
I really recommend you actually read some of the requirements.
The Scouts are very, I would say, "classically conservative", meaning they lean very heavy on traditional conservative values, like helping others and being an active member of a community. Yes it's very patriotic, but it's patriotic from a position of service to your community and participation in you local democracy. I honestly can't think of anything "fascist" at all. (The fact that MAGA hates the boy scouts should be evidence enough of this.)
If, one day, it's you facing charges for a very very bad accident, you are going to be really happy that courts aren't a blood thirsty as you are.