the thing I don't get is why a person like this keeps being given breaks in our society.
Because she has a jillion dollars, and that makes her BETTER than you and me.
I don't have any particular like for her, don't watch her stuff, and don't find her any more attractive than dozens of other women I see every day. However, she got busted for .08. She should pay the fine, etc., but let's not get carried away in demonizing her for doing stuff a lot of Freepers probably do quite often. That doesn't excuse DUI, but it shouldn't be a hanging offense.
Because she can afford a $450,000 car.
(All societies give breaks to people who can afford $450,000 cars.)