Like there is any chance of that not happening...the criminals LOVE this bullshit.
Yup. I just read a local article this morning about the trial of a woman who slammed into a disabled car here at night on the freeway, killing three of the four passengers. High on meth and alcohol, with a laundry list of priors. Because of CA Prop 47 (mentioned in the OP article), what should have been a felony, especially with all her priors, was made a misdemeanor and she got off with a year in jail and community service. She'll be drugging and driving again before you know it.
Sadly, the families, who are all very upset with the verdict, are likely all liberal and probably voted for prop 47.