Although it's clear this girl's problems needed to be addressed and 3 warnings didn't work, it is unusual for a person to be in solitary for a DUI and a violation of probation. Granted, she was shown special treatment, did not go through a strip search and was kept away from the general population. Still, the isolation aspect of the sentence seems excessive to me.
In a real prison, three weeks in solitary is given for a serious offense such as a violent attack or disorderly conduct. She is a non-violent offender by classification,yet she is receiving solitary.
Solitary confinement is no joke and can crack anyone eventually.
The worst part of this whole thing is the people who have cheered the decision to lock her up. Remember, she didn't hurt anyone and normal people get arrested for this daily. They do not end up in solitary, though.
She should not have acted entitled and been late to court, but this is kind of extreme.
2007-06-06
16:43:47
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