i see pete dochertys been let off again
2006-09-04 00:57:04 · 28 answers · asked by senoirpob 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
YES!!! Look at Prince Nassem, former boxing champion left prison after 16 weeks of a 15 month sentence in prison. He drove on the wrong side of the road at over 90mph and the man he hit almost died. He then left prison in a strecth hummer and huge mercedes.
2006-09-05 00:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by doitbeh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is more a case of one law for the rich and one law for the poor. This has always been the case in Britain and everybody just seems to accept it. Throughout history people have criticised it, from Shakespear in King Lear to Dickens Great expectations to Irvine Welsh in Trainspotting, but no -one really does anything about it. It makes me laugh when people like Sharon Osbourne and Frankie Detori are on the news takking about how devasted they are about having their riches stolen, and we hear that there is a big police investigation. My Granparents had their house broken in to and a lifetimes worth of things stolen. However even though we had a good idea of who was behind it, the police just were not interested and did not carry out any investigations. It is the same thing when the rich commit crimes - they always get lighter sentences. Britain is a very unequal country - it is almost a system of apartheid based on class and money and perpetuated by the education system
2006-09-04 08:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You took the very words out of my mouth when I clicked on your question and saw the bye-line (I see PD's been....)
I REALLY fail to see what these magistrates are on - and can I have some please - because surely no SOBER, SANE person would fall for it. All this bollox about how well he's doing and all the help he's giving to the Priory - SO BLOODY WHAT? - he should have been banged up months ago. I mean - this morning on the news they said that after his last court appearance for drugs, he was arrested ten minutes later for another offence with drugs. I'll tell you what: It's a bloody good job I'm not one of the coppers dealing with his cases, because I'm afraid he'd be falling downstairs a lot in every police station (under the 'fluence, of course......it says here.....) and it wouldn't matter if the police station was a single storey bungalow, I'd still find some stairs for him to fall down, if you get my drift......
2006-09-04 08:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by Dover Soles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can we not just execute the dull, miserable pathetic talent-vacuum that is Doherty? At least Carl Barat cqn fuckin g sing and write a decent tune rather than gibbering on about Albion all the time. Never had him down as a West Brom fan (b dum dum tsh).
2006-09-04 08:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are right. If you are of a privileged position you don't appear to be punished the same as us mere minions. Countless celebrities have either been let off or been given a weak sentence. Oh well that's Sod's Law for you!
2006-09-04 08:05:46 · answer #5 · answered by koolkatt 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The aw if made for everybody, rich and poor, the famous and those who are not. It is the application of the law that generally discriminatory in nature
2006-09-04 08:29:57 · answer #6 · answered by Andrew O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true seems that way but the law sucks anyway a friend of mine got drunk and crashed his car into a motor bike and killed the rider. He got 4 years lost his licence and was out of jail within 14 months. You tell me that's right and hes my friend but that's so wrong and if it had been my Son dead i would do time to.
2006-09-04 08:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by Tony Hi_teck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same law just these people can afford the best lawyers hence they win the case but if you wish to see a famous person actually being punished for his crimes jst look at boy george having to pick up litter
2006-09-04 10:50:30 · answer #8 · answered by Jacz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he hasn't, his sentencing has been deferred until December the 4th so he can spend the intervening time in rehab. If he breaks the court order to stay clean, he'll get a custodial sentence. The law treats everyone (mostly) equally, unfortunately famous people can afford very good solicitors.
Update: Vaguely surprised about the negative ratings as it's a fact:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5311992.stm
2006-09-04 07:59:11 · answer #9 · answered by nert 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Anyone with influence and money are exempt from the law. Look at Michael Jackson, he's allowed to have kids of his own, poor things.
2006-09-04 08:00:43 · answer #10 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋