People v. Vasquez

Defendant was convicted of 16 counts of aggravated DUI and 5 counts of reckless homicide, and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. Defendant's car struck a utility pole in early morning hours while she was transporting eight teenagers from party; five teens died, and three teens and Defendant were severely injured. Section 22-501(d)(2)(G) of Vehicle Code, which requires incarceration unless "extraordinary circumstances require probation", is not unconstitutionally vague. Defendant's sentence was within statutory range and not abuse of discretion; probation would have deprecated seriousness of offense. Court properly considered Defendant's nonmalevolent intent, and conscious decisions to drink and drive, greatly exceed speed limit, and transport too many people. (McLAREN and SCHOSTOK, concurring.)