mmmmmmmmm it is difficult to make a proper assessment with out knowing the full facts.

it is generally the course of the courts to be more lenient with first offenders and rightly so. Young people can do stupid and rash things without realising the seriousness of their actions and the consequences. It is better to give the kid a chance to see the error of their ways and have a chance to learn and grow from it rather than crush them.

To a college student $9000 is a huge amount of money and will take a lot of toil to pay off. There is also the community sevice aspect. It will impact very seriously on this girl for some time.

The ability to pay is a consideration when fines are imposed.

I would consider the sentence a little on the harsh side considering her age and present earning capacity.