Samian, Dan is going to jail because that is what the law calls for. Its irrelevant what his actions were before the tragic accident or what they might be after. The only relevant action is what happened on that tragic night.
If there is not a serious consequence like jail time applied to a conviction like Dan Littlefields then how do you tell society that this kind of behavior will not be tolerated. It seems to me community service does not send a strong message that needs to be sent.
You can feel pity for Dan & still feel strongly that he should go to jail.
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