I decided to put these days together since they pretty much consisted of the exact same things. I’ve had a really amazing time these past few days with a mix of independent research and online chats with Mr. Markham!
I’ve learned what incredibly low sentences drunk people get. Even with perpetual DWIs, drunk driving with a minor in the back, or crashing into another car, the maximum sentence only seems to reach 24 months. And even that is in extreme cases.
Now the philosophy’s going to start to come in! I’ve decided to start compiling my personal opinions about whether and how age, socioeconomic factors, employment status, etc. become a part of sentencing patterns.
Tomorrow Mr. Markham and I will have an in depth discussion about my final findings and how they can impact the lawyer he’s talking to in Asheville. I’m excited to see where all of this leads!