In no way, SitkaCmark, was I arguing the quality or quantity of the sentence that Ms. Ellis received.  We agree with each other completely on the behavior of these drivers under the influence.   I just felt it very important for people to realize that most of the deals are done and sealed long before any one appears before the judge.  I am especially concerned about religious oriented parties who are trying to politicize the selection and retention of our judges here in this state.   So anytime someone attacks a judge for the actions of someone else.....I'm a gonna bark and bark loudly.  The method and framework within which our judges are selected and retained is NOT at this time tainted by politics and I want it to stay that way.