Is our elite so out of touch that they don't know that we're fed up with people who don't play by the same rules? It hasn't turned out well throughout history or currently in other countries when that happens.
She doesn't want that. She apparently had the opportunity to plead to a lesser offense but did not want to lose her license for six months. She wants a NOT GUILTY! based on who she is period.
I am sure she is offended by the fact that she has to go through this. After all, she IS a Kennedy. Unfortunately, the author of the article describes the six man jury as being starstruck. Geez, this country is lost.