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>>I agree. The reason for any punishment is to attempt to correct, mold, shape or whatever you want to call it - change behavior. I think punishment should be increased with every offense, for everyone. First offense, you pretty much get a free bite at the apple, except on serious crimes. After that it should scale up. This is just sensationalism.
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>So DUI, speeding, making an illegal left turn and having her drivers license suspended, pulled over three times by officers from three different law enforcement agencies during her suspension, not attending alcohol education classes, violating her probation, and being late to court are forgivable and responsible actions? Poor Paris.

Psychology 101. If you never administer a "reward", how can you expect to change behavior?