Judge sentences woman to 6 months and banning of cell use for vehicular homicide

Story here. Suppose a man would have gotten the same deal, or would a spouse been as apparently forgiving toward same? And does anyone really think she'll never use a cell phone again? Excerpt:

'A Michigan woman has been banned from using a cell phone – or any other form of texting device – as part of her sentence for fatally striking a cyclist while driving last September.

According to WLNS-TV, Judge Stewart McDonald of the Clinton County District Court decided to take away Mitzi Nelson’s cell phone because she was using the device when her car hit 35-year-old Jill Byeich.

McDonald said, according to USA Today:

“I don’t think she has a right to have a cellphone. I think it’s a privilege.”

Incidentally, the idea for the punishment actually came from Byeich’s widower, Jordan. He does believe that Nelson is remorseful, however – and even gave her a hug after the trial was over.'