Don't cry for Bundy. Here is a real judicial travesty...

[TIDE-HSV]

Well yeah. He'd have probably done about 3.5 (am I close?).

What irks me about this is I had a friend killed in 2008 by a drunk driver. Her mother opted for a plea because she wanted to ensure he at least did some jail time and had a record as a felon. (He killed her daughter and the daughter's fiance). So she plea agreed to two concurrent eight year sentences (Arkansas) and he got out after about 19 months.

So much did he learn that he's about to go on trial again for hitting someone else while drunk (they didn't die). The notion this kid who loaned his car got more time is what irks me.

True. I did something similar. Years ago, I had a daughter get molested. (Used the church to carry it out.) I found out that he had a prior felony for burglary when he was a student at UTn. I agree to a suspended sentence, because I wanted the "three strikes" law hanging over his head and I wanted him to have to register as a sex offender...

Edit: Missed the question about sentence. States vary a great deal, but I wouldn't think any more than five. Also, on my statements above, Alabama allows you to apply for having your felony conviction expunged, after a certain length of time - sort of a criminal "bankruptcy," if you will. However, I think the sex offender label is for life...

 

[selmaborntidefan]

True. I did something similar. Years ago, I had a daughter get molested. (Used the church to carry it out.) I found out that he had a prior felony for burglary when he was a student at UTn. I agree to a suspended sentence, because I wanted the "three strikes" law hanging over his head and I wanted him to have to register as a sex offender...

Edit: Missed the question about sentence. States vary a great deal, but I wouldn't think any more than five. Also, on my statements above, Alabama allows you to apply for having your felony conviction expunged, after a certain length of time - sort of a criminal "bankruptcy," if you will. However, I think the sex offender label is for life...

Earle,

I am so sorry about your daughter. My guess is you did what was best just as my friend did. (Her fear was the drunk guy would get off because drunk driving has a more sympathetic jury than any other crime - since most folks at one time or another have driven impaired).

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Agreed. Should have taken the deal.

Do you think I did an adequate job of explaining the source of federal land title in the "Reid" thread?

 

[TIDE-HSV]

That stuff is like Greek to me. And given the coverage I've seen, you may be the only person in America who understands it.

It was one of the few things Prof. Harry Cohen could explain...

 

[seebell]

Bundy sued after car hits cow on I-15

http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/bundy-sued-after-car-hits-cow-i-15
The accident report said authorities at the scene had to herd four other cows away from the highway through a hole in the fence along the interstate.
“The cow’s owner never arrived on scene after being contacted by NHP dispatch,” the report said.
Bundy had not been served with notice of the lawsuit Wednesday, but he was familiar with the accident. He said it was his cow that was hit, but he denied any responsibility.
He said it is the state’s job to maintain the fence that keeps his livestock off the interstate.
“It’s a state problem. It’s not our problem,” Bundy said. “We really feel bad when it happens. We sure don’t want it to happen. But we’re not liable.”

Ole Cliven grazes his cows for free but can't/won't repair the fence. He is a real good neighbor!

 

[Tidewater]

My goodness, Earle, that's insane. I can see sentencing the getaway driver of a robbery but this? Must have been a prosecutor really out for blood or something.

My question is, "What was the jury thinking?" No way would I have voted to convict if the facts in ther article were presented.

 

[gmart74]

Our legal system is every bit as screwed up as our political system. I'm starting to believe we need to hit the reset and start over.

that is actually what i am hoping for.... as long as my cable doesnt go out. i want to see some good reality tv when everything goes to hell.