Over twenty five years ago as a first job out of law school I was given the unique opportunity to be responsible for the prosecution of felony dui offenses. I was told that the job as a chief felony prosecutor was an honor and that I was fortunate to have been selected for a position of this responsibility at such a young age. Perhaps swayed by the prestige and authority given to me, I accepted the job of prosecutor determined to use my best judgement in the prosecution of cases. I set out to be firm, but more importantly, fair in assessing potential punishment.