[greglepore]

She didn't have to be "there". The loaded weapon was left out on a cart by the armorer.
There is evidence, heard by the jury, that the live rounds were in her possession (see Steve's post). And at the end of it all, if she simply had the common smarts to say " I f'd up, and I'm really sorry about that" this would all be over.
She couldn't, didn't and at the end of the day what the "system" does is assess whether you've already learned from the experience or not. She didn't. 18 months is a gift.