Faith . The judge 's decision in the ` ` affluenza '' drunk driving case ` ` despicable '' sentence : Privilege that justified killing and allowed him to walk with virtually no consequences . In Texas , in the courtroom of Judge Jean Boyd , not only can the wealthy afford top-notch attorneys and experts , they are afforded their very own legal defense . Same judge sentenced a 14-year - old African - American girl to 10 years for punch .
Faith . The judge 's decision in the ` ` affluenza '' drunk driving case ` ` despicable '' sentence : Privilege that justified killing and allowed him to walk with virtually no consequences . Same judge sentenced a 14-year - old African - American girl to 10 years for punch .