Humm...
No amount of punishing the criminal will restore the victim to life.
No amount of fine will pay for the joy of that persons presence, nor their potential contribution to society.
So what do you do to the criminal? And how do you return the criminal to society such that they are a person that won't re-offend?
Very hard call that.
Me?
I'd like the criminal treated as having "a cognitive age of a 9 year old" as put forward by the defence. That is they would have a court appointed guardian who would oversee their activities in the community and at home. They behave as a child they should be treated as such, so the guardian would have control over what the criminal can do. Let see .. for the next 9 years (9+9 = 18 years old).
Further I'd like to see a monetary payment to the victums' estate - say 15% of the criminals gross earnings (including any benefits e.g. unemployment etc.). I have not put a time limit on the payment... Oh sale of all vehicles owned by the criminal, with the sale money going to the victums' estate.
I'd also question the family life she is providing for her children... are they well taken care off? Being given a good personal development (specifically not being developed as future criminals!).
Don't known about "Vision Quest". May be they are doing some of the above.
But 'we' are stuck with the courts ruling so ... help enforce it.
If I were local I'd keep an eye out for her driving any vehicle... report any sightings to both the police and the news media. A photo would be good. You don't want her killing or maiming any one else?
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