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

[Alamo]

Affluenza-brat turned 19 in April (I think it was April). That moved him from the juvenile court system to the adult court. The downside of this is that apparently that forecloses administering any penalties for his violation of probation while a juvenile by drinking at parties and running off to Mexico.

The upside is that Texas law provides that juveniles that have committed certain types of crimes, when they transition to the adult court a judge reviews the case and may place them in jail for up to 180 days. Welcome to the adult world! Just a little motivator for why you want to stay on the straight and narrow when you get out on probation.

In afflluenza-brat's case, the judge awarded him the full 180 days - once for each death he caused - to be served consecutively. That's 720 days total, or nearly two years. This was back in April, and the judge at that time said it wasn't set in stone, would give his lawyers time to convince him otherwise.

So far it appears they haven't convinced the judge otherwise, cuz latest story says affluenza-brat has been moved from maximum (solitary) confinement to a single cell to serve his two years. Still 23 hours per day in the cell, but now the gets access to a TV and a day room. Moving up in the world.

'Affluenza' teen Ethan Couch moved from maximum security | Fox News

 

[churchmouse]

Affluenza-brat turned 19 in April (I think it was April). That moved him from the juvenile court system to the adult court. The downside of this is that apparently that forecloses administering any penalties for his violation of probation while a juvenile by drinking at parties and running off to Mexico.

The upside is that Texas law provides that juveniles that have committed certain types of crimes, when they transition to the adult court a judge reviews the case and may place them in jail for up to 180 days. Welcome to the adult world! Just a little motivator for why you want to stay on the straight and narrow when you get out on probation.

In afflluenza-brat's case, the judge awarded him the full 180 days - once for each death he caused - to be served consecutively. That's 720 days total, or nearly two years. This was back in April, and the judge at that time said it wasn't set in stone, would give his lawyers time to convince him otherwise.

So far it appears they haven't convinced the judge otherwise, cuz latest story says affluenza-brat has been moved from maximum (solitary) confinement to a single cell to serve his two years. Still 23 hours per day in the cell, but now the gets access to a TV and a day room. Moving up in the world.

'Affluenza' teen Ethan Couch moved from maximum security | Fox News

Still well short of what he deserves IMHO.....

 

[Alamo]

Mother of ?affluenza? teen Ethan Couch indicted on 2 charges | | Dallas Morning News

Hindering apprehension and money laundering.

 

[Expat]

Mother of ?affluenza? teen Ethan Couch indicted on 2 charges | | Dallas Morning News

Hindering apprehension and money laundering.

When she went on the run with him, I thought it would be ironic if she spent more time in prison than he did. She raised him to be what he is.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Mother of ?affluenza? teen Ethan Couch indicted on 2 charges | | Dallas Morning News

Hindering apprehension and money laundering.

I get the hindering, but money laundering?

 

[IndyDave1776]

I get the hindering, but money laundering?

I am guessing that transferring money to him out of country tripped over the drug-justified money laundering laws that really don't have anything to do with what she did, but fits the definition under the law as written--a form of unintended consequences (or perhaps unadvertised intended consequence that no one admitted when shoving the law through congress).

 

[Alamo]

Under Texas state law, the crime of money laundering mostly covers using illegally gained funds, but also includes when someone "finances or invests or intends to finance or invest funds that the person believes are intended to further the commission of criminal activity."

Mom withdrew $30K the help her son run away from the law. Sounds like the charge is spot-on.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

I get the hindering, but money laundering?

My mom laundered my money all the time when I was a teenager. She'd get mad, though, when the coins came out of the pockets and clanged around the dryer.

 

[IndyDave1776]

My mom laundered my money all the time when I was a teenager. She'd get mad, though, when the coins came out of the pockets and clanged around the dryer.

 

[atvdave]

The Dad is back in the news.....



'Affluenza' teen's dad convicted of pretending to be officer

 

[Alamo]

April Fool! Mr. affluenza gets out of jail tomorrow. He’s apparently finished his prison time and will be on probation until 2024.

He has to wear a GPS tracker, he’s on curfew from 9 PM to 8 AM, There’s some kind of camera-equipped Alcohol sensing interlock system on his car, and he has to wear a patch that will reveal if he’s taken drugs or alcohol.

Judge sets terms for Ethan Couch's release - Story | KDFW

His mother is still awaiting trial.

 

[KMaC]

Mom was arrested last week for failing a **** test. Dad is facing jail time. I give the kid a month before he violates the terms of his parole. This family is a serious mess. Maybe affluenza really does exist.
Mom of 'affluenza teen' arrested again | Fox News

 

[Alamo]

Mom was arrested last week for failing a **** test. Dad is facing jail time. I give the kid a month before he violates the terms of his parole. This family is a serious mess. Maybe affluenza really does exist.
Mom of 'affluenza teen' arrested again | Fox News

Annnnnnd again:
Tonya Couch fails drug test 3 weeks after being released

 

[churchmouse]

Annnnnnd again:
Tonya Couch fails drug test 3 weeks after being released

Wow. Wonder where junior gets it from.

 

[Alamo]

Mom gets free room and board until trial:

'Affluenza' teen's mom to remain jailed pending trial

[State District Judge Wane] Salvant had revoked Couch's bond for a second time and ordered her arrest June 7 after a drug-testing lab reported she had tested positive for methamphetamine.

Her trial is set for 12 November.

Wow. Wonder where junior gets it from.

Yup, the rotten apple doesn't crash far from the tree.

 

[Alamo]

Annnnnnnnnd once again:

'Affluenza' teen's mom back in jail after bond revoked

Article says judge 'revoked bond' so I guess she hasn't been to trial yet.


ETA: Apparently Junior is doing better than mom: ‘Affluenza Teen’ Ethan Couch Has Ankle Monitor Removed

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Annnnnnnnnd once again:

'Affluenza' teen's mom back in jail after bond revoked

Article says judge 'revoked bond' so I guess she hasn't been to trial yet.


ETA: Apparently Junior is doing better than mom: ‘Affluenza Teen’ Ethan Couch Has Ankle Monitor Removed

Can't we just kill these people legally? I mean if it's okay to kill a baby that hasn't done anything wrong yet, surely it should be okay to get rid of these wastes of oxygen that clearly have no intent to be rehabilitated and show no remorse for their actions.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Can't we just kill these people legally? I mean if it's okay to kill a baby that hasn't done anything wrong yet, surely it should be okay to get rid of these wastes of oxygen that clearly have no intent to be rehabilitated and show no remorse for their actions.

 

[CampingJosh]

Can't we just kill these people legally? I mean if it's okay to kill a baby that hasn't done anything wrong yet, surely it should be okay to get rid of these wastes of oxygen that clearly have no intent to be rehabilitated and show no remorse for their actions.

Maybe if you make the argument in terms of reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

 

[Alamo]

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/e...d-from-jail-one-day-after-his-arrest/2286027/

Ethan Couch was arrested on 02 Jan 20 for probation violation after testing positive for THC. He was released the next day because the test result was week and may be the result of CBD oil (legal) rather than marijuana (not legal). it appeared that he was goinb to be tested further, but I can find no further information about what came of that.