RZ1029 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Are there those who are above the law, at any level? Should there be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marharth Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Yes. No. Might come back to this later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenergy Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 In many nations, it's impossible to charge the head of state for a crime until they left office or in fact cannot be charged after they become head of state (as in even if they leave they are still are immune) and there are known cases where people escaped serious charges because of power/connection/money etc. However, this does not mean that it is acceptable for someone to escape prosecution for a crime. No one is above the law and if people escape charges pressed by the prosecution, then it makes a mockery of our legal system. The whole point of the courts is to insure that all those who are guilty are sent to gaol and all those who are innocent are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghogiel Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 If you have the money and/or connections you have a massive advantage in many legal systems. Always been so. And I despise that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McclaudEagle Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 You only have to look at celebrities and millionaires to find the answer. People like Lindsay Lohan get away with up to 90 days jail time for possession of drugs, whereas your average person would probably be looking at several years and whatever else they throw at you. No one should be above the law, and no one, regardless of money, fame, power, etc should suffer less than everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboUK Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Queenandthelaw/Queenandthelaw.aspx There's one person who certainly is, there are of course others who use their money/influence to get away with things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan3345 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Today it seems many famous people are. They have so much money they can pay bail for everything. And even if they can't get out through bail, they usually seem to get out of jail early for "good behavior." Which is wrong obviously because what about the other criminals who deserve to be free because they have exhibited "good behavior." That's excluding, rapist, and murders of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacckkfire Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 In america, if you are average and you do something illegal, you are thrown in jail no questions asked. But if you are famous, no problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyYou Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Today it seems many famous people are. They have so much money they can pay bail for everything. And even if they can't get out through bail, they usually seem to get out of jail early for "good behavior." Which is wrong obviously because what about the other criminals who deserve to be free because they have exhibited "good behavior." That's excluding, rapist, and murders of course. Either that or they whine and cry, and the press runs with it, and they get let out early........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurielius Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Today it seems many famous people are. They have so much money they can pay bail for everything. And even if they can't get out through bail, they usually seem to get out of jail early for "good behavior." Which is wrong obviously because what about the other criminals who deserve to be free because they have exhibited "good behavior." That's excluding, rapist, and murders of course. Either that or they whine and cry, and the press runs with it, and they get let out early........Or if the glove doesn't fit you must acquit..... :facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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