The article (possibly the original, I read both) notes that she spent, IIRC, $508 on the attorney. I’d guess that attorney fees run less in rural Wyoming than wherever you are at and the total represents between 2 and 4 hours.
The reduced fine, whatever exactly the amount reduced and the amount spent on the attorney, wasn’t enough to cover the expenditure.
However, if everyone just rolls over and accepts multiple charges the community will soon be at the mercy of the cop.
Whatever her person decision I support her.
She raised awareness.