Criminal record

  Would you consider the person's criminal record when deciding length of time in prison for a hit and run? Ben Davis is an active member in his community. His friends and family have described him to be extremely friendly and outgoing. His colleagues at work state he is hardworking and reliable. When he is not working, in his free time he is a youth leader at a YMCA. Mr. Davis donates to schools and local organizations by organizing and running fundraisers. He also started a community garden at Elmwood Park in his neighborhood so people could have more green space and fresh produce as part of a program for at-risk youth. At the time of the incident, a bystander saw Mr. Davis leave so they called 911 reporting to the police a hit and run and when he was turned in he said he left to get help. Mr. Davis was cooperative with police and wanted to know what he can do to help. However, the incident resulted in the death of the pedestrian. Based on this scenario, how many years should Ben Davis be given for this hit and run? Or should they be given no time at all? - Click to write Choice 1