So , it 's important to understand that Couch did not assert that he was `` not guilty '' by reason of affluenza . Danny Cevallos : The world condemned 16-year-old Texan for defense 's use of `` affluenza '' He says many objected to the sentence handed out by judge for DUI manslaughter . 01:15 - Judge sentences Texas teen who killed 4 in drunk driving crash to life without parole. He says `` affluenza '' was poor choice of words but refers to a common lack of guidance .
Danny Cevallos : The world condemned 16-year-old Texan for defense 's use of `` affluenza '' He says many objected to the sentence handed out by judge for DUI manslaughter . 01:15 - Judge sentences Texas teen who killed 4 in drunk driving crash to life without parole. He says `` affluenza '' was poor choice of words but refers to a common lack of guidance .