the september 2016 collision killed three-year-old elijah don, injured his mother and emotionally scarredtwo other children in the car. >> they will all -- we will all have to be in counseling for the rest of our lives probably. she left a horrible impact on my family. after two years, she's just going to go on with her life. >> reporter: pleaded guilty to gross vehicle or manslaughter -- vehicle or manslaughter. she gave a tearful apology as part of her plea deal. she's already in custody, which mused -- means she'll get credit for time served. >> that's not justice. that's -- you got a slap on the hand. >> reporter: married to and alameda county deputy. the da's office says that has nothing to do with the case. they say they charged vehicular manslaughter based on the evidence. >> just like numerous, numerous other cases in the bay area. >> reporter: she was arrested a third time for being drunk in public. now the family says lobby to change the ui sentencing guidelines. >> with every ounce in my body, i'm going to try to make it happen in his honor. >>> let's turn to our weather. a liv