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Sentencing justice for Nicole Richie?

Because I cannot resist bringing a little People magazine to this blog, here’s the story of Nicole Richie’s recent sentencing on DUI charges:

Nicole Richie pleaded guilty to DUI and was sentenced to four days in jail on Friday in a Glendale, Calif., courthouse — just one month after her pal Paris Hilton walked free from behind bars.  She also agreed to serve a three-year probation term, and must enroll in an alcohol education program.  She was also fined $2,048.

During the hearing, Los Angeles County Commissioner Steven Lubell admonished Richie, saying: “Someone could’ve gotten killed.  You need to understand that driving under the influence is extremely dangerous.”  Richie was given the option of serving her time in a paid city jail, which is seen as a cushier facility than a county jail.  She was given no surrender date, but must complete her jail time before Sept. 28.

Is this sentencing justice?  As detailed in some of the posts linked below, I tend to think most sentencings for drunk driving tend to be too lenient.