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Perhaps your ping list would be interested in the surrounding circumstances of the case.

"Don't veer for deer." A common sense warning given by every entity involved in safe driving promotions. Too bad the driver was not clear headed enough to heed such a warning.

Prosecutors also have filed motions trying to keep records showing the level of marijuana in Roby’s system and his vehicle speed, along with Zachariah’s blood-alcohol level, from being admitted into evidence. But Rogers’ attorney, Maria Santo, of Lima, has filed a written argument saying the level of marijuana and speed of the car should be allowed into evidence. Other motorists driving within the speed limit and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol did not crash, she argued in court records. Traveling at a high rate of speed, 72 to 79 mph, while under the influence of drugs and alcohol must be considered when the case goes to trial, Santo argued.

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Traveling at a high rate of speed, 72 to 79 mph, while under the influence of drugs and alcohol must be considered when the case goes to trial, Santo argued.

I agree it should be considered a factor when the case goes to trial.

It should NOT be a factor in when the punishment is served.

If it was a professional athlete who was convicted of a serious offense, should he be permitted to play in the big game or go directly to jail?

What about a CEO with a big product announcement?

Can a nobody wait until his child's birthday or graduation before going to jail?