Your Honor, please excuse Davontaye, he suffers from Povertenza.

[ehrnst]

"Dear Judge,

I know that Davontaye’s actions caused the deaths of four people. But please don’t give him life in prison. He suffers from Povertenza. You may not know about this condition but Povertenza is an illness that people from impoverished socio-economic backgrounds have.

Due to the inability to access quality education and employment, Davontaye’s development has been stifled. This leads to poor decision making and I would further argue that since his neighborhood sees so much death and destruction, that he may even suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome in addition to Povertenza.

Judge, it is clear that Davontaye can not be held responsible for his actions. He needs rehabilitation, not prison. Prison would only worsen his mental condition."

http://ourlegaci.com/2013/12/13/please-excuse-davontaye-he-suffers-from-povertenza/

[BlueJazz]

1. Sounds good to me. As it is now, we live in an inverse system. More money, less time.

[jessie04]

3. I agree

and most would except for the families of the victims.

But what do they know.

[BlueJazz]

4. Of course, we can't let any fairly normal person get away with murder but the rich disagree.

[yurbud]

5. and more damage from your crime, less time. Rob one 7-11, go to prison. Rob the world

and get access to the White House whenever you want.

[blaze]

2. Wow. I hadn't heard about the "Affluenza" defense

Shakes head.

The kid needs help... not a slap on the wrist.

Thanks for the link. Great read.

[oneshooter]

6. Or possably:

Acquired
Income
Deficiency
Syndrome