Why is it that................?

Question

when a celebrity gets arrested they have shorter sentences than others that get arrested?I was just wondering.

Answer 1

fame and easy, rich judges

Answer 2

Unfortunately timjim is correct, those who have the funds to secure the best legal representation can for the must part negotiate a smaller sentence. On the other hand there are cases where the legal system wants to make an example out of someone. Martha Stuart for example was one celeb to feel the full brunt of the federal judiciary. Robert Downey Jr. is another whose dabbling in drugs led to some serious time. In all actuality Paris Hilton was also made an example of because her violation should have resulted in a serious fine, but she being the media hound she is, she wound up on the wrong side of the favor of the court.

Answer 3

because they are considered golden goose's when they pay their taxes and an incarcerated golden goose is a lame duck.

Answer 4

Money!