DerbyX DerbyX:
I don't mean to be argumentative but what would you say if it was your child getting nicked just over the legal limit?
A year in jail?
' You do the crime, you do the time'!
Some years ago I was faced with a similar situation involving one of my kids. Being that she ws underage, I had to attend court with her. A healthy monetary fine or jail time in lieu was assessed.When all was 'said and done' the judge addressed me and said " I imagine that you will stand good for this fine Mr.'Yogi'". To which I stood and replied, " You imagine wrong, Your Honor. I'm not the one that screwed up. She's all yours!"
The judge stood up and thanked me for being an outstanding parent. I got a standing ovation from the gallery.
In the end, she managed to arrange community service and a smaller fine which she paid. She was released to my custody as the judge felt confident that the community service would actually be fulfilled as required. It was! My daughter was plenty pissed with me and hardly spoke for a couple of weeks.

Neither of my kids got into any further trouble!