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Traveling at a high rate of speed, 72 to 79 mph, while under the influence of drugs and alcohol must be considered when the case goes to trial, Santo argued.

I agree it should be considered a factor when the case goes to trial.

It should NOT be a factor in when the punishment is served.

If it was a professional athlete who was convicted of a serious offense, should he be permitted to play in the big game or go directly to jail?

What about a CEO with a big product announcement?

Can a nobody wait until his child's birthday or graduation before going to jail?

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It should NOT be a factor in when the punishment is served.

I believe it was a package deal as in a plea bargain. The players had grounds to fight the charges but relinquished their right to a trial in exchange for the plea bargain. The judge was torn over going along with the portion of the plea bargain that included the delay in sentencing. The prosecutor did not object, in court or in the press, he merely said that the parents of the injured objected. He did what he had to do to get a conviction knowing that the injured had contributed to their own injuries.