Wednesday, May 07, 2014
"Affluenza" Defense Case
One of the newest defenses is "affluenza." It is used typically by young defendants from wealthy families. It is argued that their wealth, insulated lifestyle, etc. limit their perspective, empathy, moral development, etc. It is not formally a recognized defense yet, but it may get jury or judge sympathy and provide an excuse for a light sentence. This case may be an example.
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"... their wealth, insulated lifestyle, etc. limit their perspective, empathy, moral development, etc."
ReplyDeleteHow sad, too bad, let 'em bunk in with Bubba. Let the parents deal with their Epic Fail in raising a decent kid.
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