The perps don't deserve to thrown into prison. What they did was stupid but he intoxicating effects of low grade marijuana are mild. His health was not in jeopardy. His obesity is another matter entirely. A man with that much excess fat is at risk for diabetes, heart disease, etc. How is this man supposed to protect or serve me. Why should my taxes pay for his health care when he works a job that requires, at least, a modest level of fitness?

Probation is not a slap on the wrist. Only people who have never been on probation would consider it as such. Those kids are not free. Their movement is restricted and they will most likely be drug tested. They will also have to make monthly visits to see their probation officers and pay a fee each time. Their PO has the right to show up at their house any time he wants and to search the premises. Their carefree stoner days of watching Futurama and ordering pizza are over.