Updated: Judge Delays Decision on Texas 'Affluenza' Teen's Jail Time

[Eugene]

Last edited Wed Apr 13, 2016, 02:07 PM - Edit history (3)

Update in LBN. Judge Salvant has reconsidered.: Judge gives ‘affluenza teen’ Couch four 180-day jail sentences

Source: Associated Press

Judge Delays Decision on Texas 'Affluenza' Teen's Jail Time

By NOMAAN MERCHANT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FORT WORTH, Texas — Apr 13, 2016, 11:49 AM ET

The Texas teenager who used an "affluenza" defense for a fatal drunken-driving wreck will remain in jail, for the time being.

Ethan Couch, who turned 19 on Monday, appeared in adult court for the first time Wednesday before state District Judge Wayne Salvant.

Salvant said he would not make an immediate decision on how much longer Couch must remain in jail and that he would not be released Wednesday. Salvant said he will wait for recommendations from prosecutors and Couch's attorneys before deciding whether to give him more jail time.

The judge set several conditions for Couch's probation when he does leave jail. Couch will not be allowed to drink, use drugs or drive, and he will be required to meet regularly with a community supervision officer.

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[Human101948]

1. Gee, he only killed people, violated his last probation, and fled the country...

Why are they being so hard on him?

[2naSalit]

5. +1!

[trotsky]

2. "*when* he does leave jail"?!?

That murderer should never breathe free air again.

[2naSalit]

6. +1!

[AZ Mike]

3. The Couch family needs a few days to cash those annuities in the family trust.

These things take time. What's a judge to do?

[2naSalit]

7. +1!

[Iggo]

4. He broke probation and fled the country.

And the judge is waiting for a recommendation from the murderer's attorney?

[2naSalit]

8. +1!

[2naSalit]

9. K&R

[Rex]

11. SO there you have it, come from a rich family and get away with murder.

Living proof. I cannot believe the judge thinks Ethan will follow the laws, then again he has no choice...rich people live by different laws then the working class.