Why isn't your "friend" asking this question then, instead of you? LOL.. just be honest mate, no one is an angel, we've all done things in our lives that's against social order.
If a young driver causes such an offence, then I'd think they'll get a ban and stripped of their licence. And that's the best outcome for him when you consider that your friend could have been facing a life sentence of guilt for speeding into another car and killing a whole family.