Pete Dougherty got off again for having drugs for the umpteeth time, the judge said the amount was too small for a custodial sentance, or was it because he's a celeb and the press where outside, I think he's making a mockery of British law, I'm sure if it was Joe Bloggs he would be doing time.
2006-12-04 10:22:24 · 15 answers · asked by zarnticolz 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because they have the m-o-n-e-y.
2006-12-04 10:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're probably right. The majority of court case outcomes are already decided before they ever go before a judge. The attorneys and prosecutors have usually made some kind of deal before hand. They will settle for a reduced sentence etc rather than chance a jury etc acquitting the accused. When the accused has money and connections, he can afford the best lawyers, They are experts at manipulating the meaning of the laws. It's often not whether you are guilty or innocent but how good your lawyer is at finding the loopholes in the laws and making them work in your favour.
2006-12-04 18:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was thinking the same thing today about that guy.. think about all of the celebrities who get off off driving offences as well.
If I was a drug addict [and I'm not] and I committed one offence I would be in custody before my feet could touch the ground.. but the law does treat famous people differently.
I am studying Law at the moment but this sort of thing makes me sick and makes me want to consider a career elsewhere!
2006-12-04 18:27:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Dougherty lived on a council estate and was unemployed he would be spending a very long spell in jail.Sadly the powers that be seem to think they can cure him.One can only hope they are right before someone dies through his crazy behaviour.
2006-12-04 19:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by geoff t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just his money - one of the judges was starstruck and praised his music in court. It's like the judge who ruled in favour of Barry Bonds many years ago then asked for an autographed baseball. Pete Doherty has thrown away every chance he's been given and people who believe in the law are getting sick of it.
2006-12-05 05:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish... unfortunately, this is pretty standard. We're just seeing how wimpy the law is because Doherty is famous enough that we pay attention to the case. The law is pretty clear on drug amounts - if you don't have enough to be considered a dealer, then you're usually going to get a non-custodial sentence. Bit of an idiot situation, if you ask me, but there you go.
2006-12-04 18:34:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just as everyone has stated, our judicial system is based upon how much money can you spend for legal representation. You have money you the written law does not apply to you, if you have no money good luck in jail or prison. As the whole world knows how America works in their policies regarding law is two separate systems: the haves and the haves not
2006-12-04 18:36:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law treats celebs different because they have money to get themselves out of illegal activity that the rest of us get in serious trouble for. Its just not right. They are humans just like us.
2006-12-04 18:43:41 · answer #8 · answered by Kyla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they have the money to employ specialist lawyers who run rings round the prosecution.
2006-12-04 18:25:35 · answer #9 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has a big expensive Lawyer that makes the difference; sad but true
2006-12-04 18:26:21 · answer #10 · answered by alec c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Money talks! It's a status symbol!
2006-12-04 19:10:03 · answer #11 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋