I'm going to have to disagree with you there. Maybe its just Cali that has a need to give cops/celebs/rich folk a minor slap on the wrist.
about 5 years ago, a kid(who was a VERY good friend of mine) had just gotten off of the school bus and was crossing the street, was ran down by an off duty cop who was also driving under the influence. Not only was it a DUI, but the cop was speeding in a school zone. something like 60 mph in a 15 mph zone. I believe he only got 7 years. FOR RUNNING DOWN AN INNOCENT CHILD. Oh and btw, the cop FLED THE SCENE. So lets see here, vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and hit and run. 7 YEARS.