Teen gets probation in death of 4 because he's rich and not responsible

[draketungsten]

Kid killed 4 people when drove his truck drunkenly in to 4 people. He was found guilty and judge sentenced him to 10 years of probation. His defense? He's a victim of "Affluenza" - being from a rich family so he's never had to take responsibility for any actions in his life.

I expected better from Texas.

?Affluenza? slammed as defense for wealthy Texas teen?s fatal DWI wreck - CBS News

 

[Jludo]

I don't understand, did the money get him the worlds best lawyer and that's why he got off? Or the judge is getting a kickback or how does that happen?

 

[loony1]

Ya this is a sad story.

 

[singlesix]

I don't understand, did the money get him the worlds best lawyer and that's why he got off? Or the judge is getting a kickback or how does that happen?

At this point I hope the families of the victims sue the criminal's parents and get a lot of $$$$$$ so they won't have the affluenza issue.

 

[MCgrease08]

Must be nice. I'm too rich to understand the consequences of my actions... and it looks like nothing has changed.

 

[actaeon277]

I would think there is a good way to teach consequences.

Jail.

 

[Dolton916]

A friend of mine was arrested for DUI in Illinois, no injurys or accidents involved. Was given a court date, hired a attorney, was told a week later by his attorney that he could "offer" to pay a fine of $10K and court costs to receive dismissal of charges and no record of conviction. His family is wealthy so they paid up.

Life's a **** sandwich, but if you've got enough bread you don't taste much ****

 

[Birds Away]

The best justice money can buy. Nice to know the playing field is as level as it ever was.

 

[Expat]

The judge should be removed from the bench for allowing this theory to be heard.

 

[DragonGunner]

Obviously none of the victims were related to the judge. There just people, and people die anyway so what makes the difference...?

apply purple where needed.

 

[DragonGunner]

Kid killed 4 people when drove his truck drunkenly in to 4 people. He was found guilty and judge sentenced him to 10 years of probation. His defense? He's a victim of "Affluenza" - being from a rich family so he's never had to take responsibility for any actions in his life.

I expected better from Texas.

?Affluenza? slammed as defense for wealthy Texas teen?s fatal DWI wreck - CBS News

Whats it called when your from a poor family and was never taught responsibility?

 

[singlesix]

Whats it called when your from a poor family and was never taught responsibility?

Thug, Gangbanger, Gangsta, "those people", Obama Voter, etc

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Whats it called when your from a poor family and was never taught responsibility?

Since they can't afford to hire expert witness psychologists, I guess we'll never know.

 

[Expat]

Whats it called when your from a poor family and was never taught responsibility?

Convict

 

[churchmouse]

Convict

^^^^^^^^^^^^^This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Little A$$ bag needs to do some serious time.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

....her research at Columbia University in New York has shown that 20 percent of upper middle-class adolescents believe their parents would help them get out of a sticky situation at school....

My dad told me, when I approached driving age, if I got myself put in jail, I'd have to figure out a way to get myself out. I believed him too.

 

[Noway Jose]

Wow. This is completely contrary to the story I read a while back. Florida guy in his 20s is currently serving a long sentence for causing a fatal DWI crash. It must be nice to suffer from affluenza.

 

[churchmouse]

Karma is a serious Biatch......he will get his down a short road.

 

[JetGirl]

So, on one hand if you're from a poverty stricken family and have no real guidance, your own criminal activity is not your fault.
But on the other hand, if you're from a wealthy family and have no real guidance, your own criminal activity is not your fault.
Got it.
Sure glad that's cleared up.

 

[5.56'aholic]

A friend of mine was arrested for DUI in Illinois, no injurys or accidents involved. Was given a court date, hired a attorney, was told a week later by his attorney that he could "offer" to pay a fine of $10K and court costs to receive dismissal of charges and no record of conviction. His family is wealthy so they paid up.

Life's a **** sandwich, but if you've got enough bread you don't taste much ****

Like it or not, our justice system is run like a business. If they can make a profit with little to no cost involved, they will do it. Its the same reason why more money is spent going after those accused of crimes with deep pockets than the petty thugs and meth heads. It gets more bang for the buck. Just look at the amount of cash the failed war on drugs brings in. I don't think its right, but that is how it is.