This was such a deplorable and despicable act toward these rare endangered creatures.  I do believe the sentence is fair and I feel Gutierrez is sincere in his apology.  This crime is something that will follow him now and forever.  On every job application, etc.  This will never bring back the birds, but the conviction has long lasting consequences.  Gutierrez is 19 and I do hope he uses his life for the betterment and protection of our society.  I hope he can grow from this to become a contributing member of our society.  Only time will tell.

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