It works like this - you're a wealthy young punk with no restraint or ability to see consequences, but see -- its your parents who did that to you so its not really your fault that 4 people are dead because you stole beer, got drunk and mowed them down, so we're gonna give you probation.

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.Couch’s attorneys argued his parents were responsible for the teen’s actions that night because of the way he had been raised. Defense attorneys put a psychologist on the stand who testified Couch was a product of wealth and got whatever he wanted. The psychologist also testified the teen was allowed to drink at a very young age and began driving at 13 years old. Defense attorneys argued Couch needed treatment, not jail and suggested a facility that costs almost half a million dollars a year...

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So, the reward for living a life of no consequences and leaving a trail of dead bodies in your wake is to reinforce the attitude that there are no consequences.

If anyone thinks a poor kid with meth head parents, who provided an equally irresponsible upbringing, who did the same thing would be getting off with probation and a posh $500,000/yr treatment facility, raise your hand. Anyone?

The prosecutors wanted 20 years in prison, but 5 probably would have gotten the point across to this kid, and his parents. Now, both the kid and parents are walking away believing they can literally buy their way out of almost any crime. THAT is a lesson they will probably take to heart.

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