"Rich people don't go to jail" is a tautology masquerading as cynicism. In a world where nothing happens unless it's paid for, then it follows that more happens

"Rich people don't go to jail" is a tautology masquerading as cynicism. In a world where nothing happens unless it's paid for, then it follows that more happens when there is more money involved. This includes criminal defense, where more money means more defensive moves which, in general, means a better defense. For the record, I think this is a strong argument for a world where things happen despite you not paying for them, and to level the playing field (spending) in a few key areas, like legal defense and political speech. Imagine if even rich people were forced to use the public defender; you would see an immediate improvement in their quality!