I'm referring to a comparison of first-degree murder representation, wherein the wealthy can hire the slickest, most experienced lawyer on the planet and avoid the death penalty while some dish-washer gets stuck with a somnabulist, state-provided defense attorney. Who do you think is going to the chair? Phil Spector or Joe Blow? You know, third class compartment on the Titanic, and all that...
One could then argue that there should be no life-without parole sentences, or even custodial sentences at all, because the hyperwealthy will generally be able to avoid the harsher end of sentencing for any crime.