17. "They can get lighter sentences" In response to In response to 0 Mon Feb-23-15 12:24 PM by SoWhat
in part bc sentencing judges tend to believe rich ppl will comply with the terms of probation b/c they have "so much" to lose. Also they are more likely to be able to pay heavy fines in lieu of jail or prison time. So they get probation sentences more often. Plus, judges are more likely to give the rich sentences that won't destroy their futures perhaps b/c the potential destruction is more easily understood.