Normally, that would weigh heavily in favor of leniency.
But you know what? Most 23-year-olds don’t have criminal records.
That is not special.
That is the bare minimum of being a law-abiding citizen.
We don’t give out awards for not breaking the law up until now.
I also want to address the argument that she is young, born in 2001, and that we should give her a chance to grow.
Look, I understand that argument.
Young people make mistakes.
Their brains are still developing.
They don’t always think about consequences.
But here is the thing.
At 23 years old, you’re old enough to vote.
You have been able to vote since you were 18.
You are old enough to serve in the military.
You are old enough to sign contracts and get married.
And you are certainly old enough to know that driving 70 mph in a 25 zone is dangerous.
