Hey B,this mom is in an emotional state,pretty easy to understand.Depending on who makes how much noise,the local police/DA have the right to prosecute.
Also,politicos make their bones for the next election sometimes as a "perceived" stance against drugs/violence /DUI etc.
Where I live,few years ago a family is at the mall to swap some CHRISTmas gifts.Mom pulls out in front of somebody,her fault -her child dies.So the DA is going to bust her butt,there was so much public outcry AGAINST the DA(how many times do you have to punish/kill mom?) he drops it.BUTTTTTT then,he refiles the case-different charges with the resultant SAME fine(about $10,000).
So;I think that was all about His image AND the big$$$$$$$ helped.pray for this!