They showed this family on the news last night. The mother was smirking and the kid showed no remorse what so ever. He looks like he knew he had beat the system.
The parents had set this kid up in his own luxury house with no supervision. He mail ordered liquor with a falsified ID.
wbjones wrote: And you're right, that's the gamble everyone is taking. But really, if he's gonna kill 4 more people, he's gonna kill 4 more people. Doesn't matter if he does it now, after he's released at 18, after he's released at 21, or in 20 years. THIS way, even the most minor infraction can land him away for a long time... I mean hell, jaywalking can get his probation revoked. And Texas is a no-berkeley-around kind of state, so you know they're going to be watching him. And who knows... maybe he actually realizes how easy he got off, and turns around and donates his life to Jesus or something. We're talking about punishing the E36 M3 out of the kid, what happens if rehab works?
If he were in prison the 4 people he killed would be prisoners, though it looks doubtful he could do that unless the sold Buicks in the commissary. If on the other hand of he could be rehabbed think of all the good work he could do with his time in jail. I don't buy that Anyone will be watching him that close from the state. If Texas was really the no BS state people want to believe it is we'd be discussing whether or not itis wrong to put a needle in a 16 year olds arm.
I just discovered a disease called parentsbeataspoiledbratsass-itis.
It has almost been completed eradicated, I think it was actually what was preventing affluenza from running amok.
Judges' decision or not the parents are responsible for this.
Update, as expected:
Victims’ families file multimillion dollar lawsuits against “affluenza” teen
DALLAS (NBC) – After a controversial sentence by a Texas judge, the families of the victims who were injured or killed in a drunk driving crash are now suing a teen who claimed “affluenza” prevented him from knowing the consequences for his actions.
Ethan Couch, 16, was sentenced to an alcohol treatment facility and 10 years of probation after he was convicted of drunken driving, which resulted in the deaths of four people.
In June, Breanna Mitchell’s vehicle broke down on the side of a North Texas road.
Hollie and Shelby Boyles both stopped to lend a hand, along with youth pastor Brian Jennings.
As they were trying to fix the stranded vehicle, the group was hit by Couch, who was driving while intoxicated.
The sentence sparked outrage after Couch’s defense attorneys said he suffered from “affluenza,” meaning that since his family is so rich, he was unable to know right from wrong.
Five civil lawsuits have been filed, including three lawsuits from the families of the four victims who were killed.
Eric Boyles is suing Couch for more than $1 million in damages after his wife and daughter were killed when they were hit by Couch’s vehicle.
Marla Mitchell, who was on the phone with her daughter Breanna when she was hit and killed, is suing for unspecified damages.
Shaunna Jennings, the wife of Brian Jennings, is seeking unspecified damages for her and their three children.
Also, two other people who were injured in the crash have filed lawsuits against Couch.
Lucas McConnell, who was riding with Jennings, was injured in the wreck. His parents are seeking unspecified damages.
Sergio Molina was riding in the bed of Couch’s truck when he was thrown from the vehicle during the crash.
He suffered a severe brain injury and is no longer able to move or talk. The Molina family is seeking damages of $20 million.
In the lawsuits, Couch’s parents are included, along with the family company.
According to KXAS, the company owned the truck that was driven by Couch during the crash.
aircooled wrote: Update, as expected: Victims’ families file multimillion dollar lawsuits against “affluenza” teen ---------- DALLAS (NBC) – After a controversial sentence by a Texas judge, the families of the victims who were injured or killed in a drunk driving crash are now suing a teen who claimed “affluenza” prevented him from knowing the consequences for his actions. Ethan Couch, 16, was sentenced to an alcohol treatment facility and 10 years of probation after he was convicted of drunken driving, which resulted in the deaths of four people. In June, Breanna Mitchell’s vehicle broke down on the side of a North Texas road. Hollie and Shelby Boyles both stopped to lend a hand, along with youth pastor Brian Jennings. As they were trying to fix the stranded vehicle, the group was hit by Couch, who was driving while intoxicated. The sentence sparked outrage after Couch’s defense attorneys said he suffered from “affluenza,” meaning that since his family is so rich, he was unable to know right from wrong. Five civil lawsuits have been filed, including three lawsuits from the families of the four victims who were killed. Eric Boyles is suing Couch for more than $1 million in damages after his wife and daughter were killed when they were hit by Couch’s vehicle. Marla Mitchell, who was on the phone with her daughter Breanna when she was hit and killed, is suing for unspecified damages. Shaunna Jennings, the wife of Brian Jennings, is seeking unspecified damages for her and their three children. Also, two other people who were injured in the crash have filed lawsuits against Couch. Lucas McConnell, who was riding with Jennings, was injured in the wreck. His parents are seeking unspecified damages. Sergio Molina was riding in the bed of Couch’s truck when he was thrown from the vehicle during the crash. He suffered a severe brain injury and is no longer able to move or talk. The Molina family is seeking damages of $20 million. In the lawsuits, Couch’s parents are included, along with the family company. According to KXAS, the company owned the truck that was driven by Couch during the crash.
And the judge already said "Hey they're hella rich.... i mean we invented an illness for it".... Yeah these guys are losing a E36 M3load of cashola.
They should take every cent that family has and more, not only removing the ability to pay for a fancy rehab center, but removing the ability to pay off any of those who benefited from the original trial.
PHeller wrote: They should take every cent that family has and more, not only removing the ability to pay for a fancy rehab center, but removing the ability to pay off any of those who benefited from the original trial.
oh … he'll be long finished with "rehab" before there's any resolution to these law suits
Datsun1500 wrote: Now's when the "we didn't teach him right from wrong" come backs to bite you. You have admitted it's your fault, gives them someone to sue. "Your honor, we do not have to appoint blame, as they have already admitted it"
Yep. That's the other ingenious (IMO) part of this plan. Bankrupt the parents for being so ignorant.
he took 4 lives, really 5, and if you look at it the way i do, and they way im sure the families look at it, he took countless others. and we want to take his money? nope, sorry, not good 'nuff...
-J0N
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