she was charged (and pleaded to?) lewd or lascivious battery on a teenager. (does that not seem serious to you? it does to 'most of us')
Now come on. Let's take the "she" out of that sentence. How would you then decide punishment? Well, you would have to look at the specifics of the case. And, we decide to lock the perp up for 5 years, BUT then we find out the offender was a 'she' and instantly she gets a pass.
Doesn't wash with me, sorry. Good debating with you.
All the best...
'Lewd or lavicious battery on a teenager' isn't as serious a crime as rape, I hate to tell you.
If you replace the 'she' with a 'he,' then yes, I think depending on the facts it is a more serious offense, and I think most people agree.
I don't think she is getting a pass, either. It's just that her crime isn't as severe as if she was a male sexually violating a young female. And again, I think that's the general consensus to most of us.
If it wasn't, there would be more outcry, and there isn't. Most people clearly recognize this for what it is - something bad but not horrific, and not comperable to an adult male engaging in a sexual tryst with a young female.