In 2003, British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell pleaded guilty to the misdemeanour of drinking and driving in Hawaii. Despite pleading guilty to a criminal offence Campbell did not have to step down as premier, although Canadian laws state that a person convicted of a criminal offence may not hold political office. What does this demonstrate?

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This demonstrates that social status can influence whether or not someone is labeled as a criminal, as despite pleading guilty to a criminal offence, Campbell did not have to step down from his political position, suggesting a different treatment based on his status.

In 2003, British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell Pleaded Guilty to the Misdemeanour