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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
Texas teen Ethan Couch gets 10 years' probation for driving drunk, killing 4 By Dana Ford, CNN updated 9:19 AM EST, Thu December 12, 2013 Prosecutors had asked for a 20-year sentence for Ethan Couch "There needs to be some justice here," says victims' relative A defense psychologist reportedly described Couch as a product of "affluenza" (CNN) -- To the families of the victims, Ethan Couch was a killer on the road, a drunken teenage driver who caused a crash that left four people dead. To the defense, the youth is himself a victim -- of "affluenza," according to one psychologist -- the product of wealthy, privileged parents who never set limits for the boy. To a judge, who sentenced Couch to 10 years' probation but no jail time, he's a defendant in need of treatment. The decision disappointed prosecutors and stunned victims' family members, who say they feel that Couch got off too easy. Prosecutors had asked for the maximum of 20 years behind bars. Boyles: Wife, daughter were givers Dr. Drew: 'Affluenza' is ridiculous DUI crash kills 4, teen gets probation "Let's face it. ... There needs to be some justice here," Eric Boyles, who lost his wife and daughter, told CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" on Wednesday night. "For 25 weeks, I've been going through a healing process. And so when the verdict came out, I mean, my immediate reaction is -- I'm back to week 1. We have accomplished nothing here. My healing process is out the window," he said. Lawyers for Couch, 16, had argued that the teen's parents should share part of the blame for the crash because they never set limits for the boy and gave him everything he wanted. According to CNN affiliate WFAA, a psychologist called by the defense described Couch as a product of "affluenza." He reportedly testified that the teen's family felt wealth bought privilege, and that Couch's life could be turned around with one to two years of treatment and no contact with his parents. Couch was sentenced by a juvenile court judge Tuesday. If he violates the terms of his probation, he could face up to 10 years of incarceration, according to a statement from the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office. Judge Jean Boyd told the court she would not release Couch to his parents, but would work to find the teen a long-term treatment facility. "There are absolutely no consequences for what occurred that day," said Boyles. "The primary message has to absolutely be that money and privilege can't buy justice in this country." His wife, Hollie Boyles, and daughter, Shelby, left their home to help Breanna Mitchell, whose SUV had broken down. Brian Jennings, a youth pastor, was driving past and also stopped to help. All four were killed when the teen's pickup plowed into the pedestrians. Couch's vehicle also struck a parked car, which then slid into another vehicle driving in the opposite direction. Two people riding in the bed of the teen's pickup were tossed in the crash and severely injured. One is no longer able to move or talk because of a brain injury, while the other suffered internal injuries and broken bones. "There is nothing the judge could have done to lessen the suffering for any of those families," said defense attorney Scott Brown, CNN affiliate KTVT reported. "(The judge) fashioned a sentence that is going to keep Ethan under the thumb of the justice system for the next 10 years," he said. "And if Ethan doesn't do what he's supposed to do, if he has one misstep at all, then this judge, or an adult judge when he's transferred, can then incarcerate him." Earlier on the night of the accident, June 15, Couch and some friends had stolen beer from a local Walmart. Three hours after the crash, tests showed he had a blood alcohol content of 0.24, three times the legal limit, according to the district attorney's office. "We are disappointed by the punishment assessed but have no power under the law to change or overturn it," said Assistant District Attorney Richard Alpert. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and we regret that this outcome has added to the pain and suffering they have endured." It is very rare, but not impossible, for prosecutors to challenge the sentence on the ground that it was too lenient, CNN legal analyst Sunny Hostin said. "To give him a pass this time given the egregious nature of his conduct -- four deaths -- is just incomprehensible," she said. It is unfair that other young defendants without the same wealth could end up in jail for a lot less, said Hostin, of CNN's "New Day" morning show. "I think in terms of policy, this really flies in the face of our criminal justice system," she said. "There have to be consequences to actions, and that is what our system is about, even for juveniles." |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
there are parents in every economic class who don't set parameters of acceptable behavior |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
good dolphin wrote: there are parents in every economic class who don't set parameters of acceptable behavior Only certain ones can parlay that into a legal defense though. |
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| Author: | Hank Scorpio [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
Let some poor minority kid try to use being poor and from a single parent family as a defense. I'm sure that would go over well. This kid is a shit and should have gotten jail time. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
Quote: "To give him a pass this time given the egregious nature of his conduct -- four deaths -- is just incomprehensible," she said. Agree 100% with this and with the nomination.
It is unfair that other young defendants without the same wealth could end up in jail for a lot less |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
Hank Scorpio wrote: Let some poor minority kid try to use being poor and from a single parent family as a defense. I'm sure that would go over well. . Are you two shitting me? Take a walk over to 26th and Cal and you will hear that story every single day and twice on sentencing day. Bob probably has a canned plea he can recite in his sleep. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
The DB should go to the judge actually |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
And does judge at 26th & Cal give those minorities just probation for killing 4 people? I would think not. |
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| Author: | bigfan [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
Where can I go to catch some Affluenza? |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
35th & Sheilds |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
good dolphin wrote: Hank Scorpio wrote: Let some poor minority kid try to use being poor and from a single parent family as a defense. I'm sure that would go over well. . Are you two shitting me? Take a walk over to 26th and Cal and you will hear that story every single day and twice on sentencing day. Bob probably has a canned plea he can recite in his sleep. For a DUI killing 4 people? Bull-fucking-shit. |
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| Author: | Hank Scorpio [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
good dolphin wrote: Hank Scorpio wrote: Let some poor minority kid try to use being poor and from a single parent family as a defense. I'm sure that would go over well. . Are you two shitting me? Take a walk over to 26th and Cal and you will hear that story every single day and twice on sentencing day. Bob probably has a canned plea he can recite in his sleep. Well yeah, I'm sure it's used all the time. Does it work as well as it did for this kid though? |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
No relation to the judge, by the way... This is some bullshit. Can't wait for the civil suit to cure the kid's affluenza. And I hope the demons that make him a murderer haunt him for the rest of his pathetic life. |
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| Author: | W_Z [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
Judge Boyd's List of Things... |
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| Author: | Rod [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
good dolphin wrote: Hank Scorpio wrote: Let some poor minority kid try to use being poor and from a single parent family as a defense. I'm sure that would go over well. . Are you two shitting me? Take a walk over to 26th and Cal and you will hear that story every single day and twice on sentencing day. Bob probably has a canned plea he can recite in his sleep.  Probably true. "Eh, Your Honor, this poor boy is a victim of society!" I doubt it works very often though.
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Probably true. "Eh, Your Honor, this poor boy is a victim of society!" I doubt it works very often though.The jails and courthouses are already overcrowded. Judges are looking for any excuse to get these cases off the docket. Best way is some sort of plea deal with no jail time. |
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| Author: | Rod [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
Hatchetman wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Probably true. "Eh, Your Honor, this poor boy is a victim of society!" I doubt it works very often though.The jails and courthouses are already overcrowded. Judges are looking for any excuse to get these cases off the docket. Best way is some sort of plea deal with no jail time. Not on a drunk driving resulting in homicide though. Drunk driving has somehow become a crime that society views as almost equal to murder. |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
yes, anything the generates public interest is handled differently. judge has to make sure he gets re-elected. |
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| Author: | W_Z [ Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
also looks like he'll be getting spa treatment at a rich people's rehab center. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/02/05/no-jail-for-teen/5242173/ |
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| Author: | bigfan [ Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Affluenza (Rich Do Nothing Parent Syndrome) |
Frank Coztansa wrote: 35th & Sheilds Maybe you can explain this further? |
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