His guilty plea to drug charges are withdrawn if he completes his drug treatment program.
Why doesn't every other person ever convicted of drug or alcohol -related charges get the same deal?
2007-07-30 07:36:57 · 10 answers · asked by Tom S 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Gore was charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, two misdemeanor counts of possessing a controlled substance without a prescription, one misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana and a traffic infraction.
2007-07-30 07:57:59 · update #1
Often with little to no prior convictions to drug possession and use, plea agreements are wrangled for treatment. Treating a drug addict is cheaper on the state than housing a felon. It is better for 'society' if Gore gets himself clean and pays taxes than sits costing taxpayers in prison under sentencing guidelines. I would not say that this is so much special treatment as trying alternative options.
As far as why doesn't every one else get similar deals, I am not sure that we hear about all the plea agreements that do go on in court rooms. Some people go in and just plead guilty and others argue until they have been convicted thinking they can just get out of it (SEE PARIS HILTON). Lately in the news, celebrities have been being busted more often and more publicly than ever before. Nicole Richie changed her tune and pled guilty and is just going to go do her time to get on with her life. I guess its whatever the lawyer your paying can accomplish on your behalf prior to sentencing.
Good question by the way!
2007-08-03 06:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Shana N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course!Like P. Hilton or the G W Bush daughters.
2007-08-06 16:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by charlie888 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, what are you a Gore basher? Who died and made you God. Judging is only for God not you, not anyone else. What are you jealous? People with money can buy their way out, ask O.J. He can tell you all about it!
2007-08-06 20:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by cprucka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe
But life cant be that good for him, he is an obese pig with a drug problem.
2007-07-31 09:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe gores dad gave the judge some carbon by backs.
He should be in JAIL. If that was you or I, we would be.
2007-07-30 14:46:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you not learned by now, if you are money, or fame, you are exempt from most of the rules the rest of us peasants have inflicted on us for the same infractions...........remember, it's who you know and the wad in daddy's pocket that will protect you..........
2007-08-05 07:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by IT'S ME AGAIN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if he quits smoking it will have a helpful effect on Global Warming.
2007-07-30 14:43:42 · answer #7 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that anybody with power and money get off easier than us simple folk.
2007-07-30 23:01:06 · answer #8 · answered by stoutunicorn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there are the "elitist rules" and then there are the "commoner rules". Period.
2007-07-30 14:43:09 · answer #9 · answered by dave b 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Y yes he is!
2007-08-05 21:51:58 · answer #10 · answered by 2Bad4U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋