You can't be a lawyer or know about the facts of this case to state that the sentence was based on only one factor----corrupt cronyism. Did her age play a factor ? Did her clean record play a factor ? If there was anything in the bikers system as well , would that play a factor ?  If a person was riding down the middle of the road with head phones on while increasing their speed play a factor ? The DA and judge didn't risk their careers to help one person . They based their decisions on the facts. I would agree you know more about other cases than I do and that  the ADN sometimes misses facts---but they did quote many of those involved in the case Those facts painted a clear picture of this case and how it wasn't the way it seemed. If they were the way you think , there would have been no deal.  It brings me no joy talking about this case. I only mention it when someone else brings it up and fails to tell the whole story. After seeing someone on a bike get run over , I feel for bikers.