[justlurking]

You kind of act like that’s somehow normal :)

I didn't say it was normal. But, it wasn't disqualifying.

How many were bargained down from something else?

Bargained down from what? These were TRAFFIC offenses.

Do you really think the police would let him plea to "driving without insurance", instead of "grand theft auto"?

[JennysCool]

Not the police. The courts.

And, yes, I do think the courts are capable of that!