California Bill Would Prohibit 'affluenza' Defense for the Accused and Wealthy

Published January 18, 2014

California bill would prohibit 'affluenza' defense for the accused and wealthy
The teen, whose story has been the subject of scorn and disbelief over the last month, was sentenced to alcohol rehabilitation and 10 years of probation. “He never learned that sometimes you don't get your way,” the psychologist claimed. “He had the … Read more on RT

Rep. Trey Radel Gets Out of Rehab, Says He Won't Resign
Radel, who pled guilty to misdemeanor cocaine possession in Nov. after he was caught buying $ 250 of cocaine from an undercover police officer in Oct., said that he had only used the drug “a handful of times” and that he was in treatment for alcohol … Read more on TIME

Crewe man fined after double PC assault
A CREWE man was ordered to carry out unpaid work and drugs and alcohol rehabilitation courses after punching and kicking police officers at his home. David Johnson, 27, pleaded guilty to assaulting two constables in the execution of their duties when … Read more on Crewe Guardian