'Affluenza' teen's dad convicted of pretending to be officer

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

FORT WORTH, Texas — The father of a Texas teenager who used an "affluenza" defense in a fatal drunken-driving wreck has been found guilty of falsely identifying himself as a peace officer.

Fred Couch, 51, was sentenced Wednesday in a Tarrant County courtroom to a year's probation. If he violates the terms, he could be jailed for up to 120 days.

In a dashcam video shown to jurors, Couch is seen telling North Richland Hills police officers responding to a disturbance two years ago that he is a reserve officer.

Defense attorney Scott Brown argued to a jury this week that Couch, who carried a badge bearing the words "search and rescue" and "Lakeside Police," never asserted authority with it.

Couch's family has been embroiled in one legal drama after another in recent years.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/affluenza-teens-dad-convicted-of-pretending-to-be-officer/ar-AAlAXCc?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=edgsp

[cwydro]

1. I hope dear Ethan is serving time.

Not seen any word on him in awhile.

[Cal Carpenter]

2. It is in the article referenced in the OP

"The case of Ethan Couch, now 19, led to a protracted legal battle in which his attorneys argued he should be tried in juvenile court. A judge ultimately moved the matter to adult court and he is now serving a nearly two-year jail term."

[cwydro]

4. Two years for killing four people.

Smh.

[Cal Carpenter]

5. Even worse than that. The 2 years is actually

for violating probation assigned after his 'affluenza' kept him out of jail for killing 4 people.

[cwydro]

6. I know. Awful.

No words.

[gordianot]

3. A common wealthy entitled male malady.

"I can say and do what I want and get unlimited second chances", helps if you qualify for preconditions.