Not surprising.

Without knowing the details of Mexican law, it seems like all the U.S. has to do is file for extradition based on his felony conviction and escape. Perhaps that's in the works and the initial arrest was an attempt to get him and his mother back much quicker by basing it on immigration violations. Now that an attorney is dragging the immigration violation out, the extradition process will not be that lengthy.

Maybe.

I thought Mexico only held up extraditions when the perp was facing the death penalty. That's not an issue here.

If this is true then maybe the US needs to work on a more comprehensive extradition agreement with Mexico.
And it seems ridiculous considering the history of the two nations. Or is that why bank robbers always go for the border?

A little research shows the extradition agreements with Mexico generally work well, but a formal extradition takes time--typically months, even if there are no challenges. It is much easier and faster (usually a matter of hours) to get a fugitive deported as soon as he is arrested. Deportation and extradition are two different things.

So it was with Couch and his mother, deportation was requested first. Why she was successfully deported and he wasn't, was probably the work of their Mexican attorney. Now that the deportation is being challenged, the formal extradition is probably working it's way through the system. This doesn't appear to be a weakness in the extradition agreement between the two countries. It's the result of a fugitive's lawyer using the constitutional protections of both countries to delay the inevitable.

Details on extraditions from Mexico can be found here: An update on the pursuit of fugitives who flee into Mexico | Texas District & County Attorneys Association

Looks like Mommy's got a slight case of (cough, cough) Affluenza herself. Poor baby.

'Affluenza' teen's mom complains about jail conditions

Heard that on the news this evening. Reporter mentioned she couldn't make bail so would be spending time in jail. My first thought was, if these people are so rich, why didn't she make bail? It's only $100K to a bondsman to get her out, why would be that so hard to raise for such a wealthy family? Maybe daddy likes the bachelor life.

Because she and baby Daddy are split up.

The father is the one with the cash.

I've always had this suspicion that he knew, encouraged, and helped mom and the douchekid skip.

Having them both locked up is cheaper than the long term legal fees associated with those two running loose.

Makes life cheaper and less stressful for him.

Makes perfect sense.

I knew that mom and dad had divorced and remarried, and suspected dad was never really around or interested in the kid.

Most likely

spambot reported

Afluenza must be a terrible affliction, but I know the cure....

Flu shots....no needles involved.

I thought the cure was a few months in a Mexican prison followed by 10 years in the big house!

Latest update.

Ethan Couch received a two year sentence for his probation violation--six months for each of the four victims. Judge gave the defense two weeks to file arguments on his behalf and has said the sentence is not carved in stone. Once served, he will face prison for any probation violations. We can only hope.

On another front, it turns out the rehab that he was supposed to get because his wealthy parents had spoiled him to the point that he was not responsible, was paid for by the taxpayers because the parents claimed they could not afford to pay the costs.

This case continues to mock the tragic losses by the vicitims' families.