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Copyright 2023 by Latino Lubbock Magazine how 12 people agree that probation is fair punishment for taking a life? Probation is meant for much lesser crimes. A slap on the wrist. Did my nephew's life mean nothing?

Alexander has been on community supervision already the last six years. During that time, he went on vacations, attended a family reunion and went on boys trips to the coast. Does this sound like punishment?

Alexander May knew better. He was 26-years-old when he killed my nephew. His attorney claims Alexander will never drink and drive again. How can he be so sure? Either way, the damage is done. No matter how much money you have, where you come from, or who your attorney is, justice should not discriminate. Drinking and driving has deadly consequences and needs to be taken seriously. If you drink, plan for a safe ride. Uber and Lyft are at your fingertips. There is no excuse. I believe the Prosecution Team, Chris Schulte, Mandi Say, and Russell Mayne with the Lubbock District Attorney’s office provided all the evidence needed to put Alexander May behind bars. But it seems the jury only thought of his future and not the life he took away. The life of an 18-year-old who did nothing wrong. Jonathan Pesqueda was just going home. He had his whole life ahead of him. Now we are his voice. No justice, no peace.