Taylor & Courts

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I tend to agree. I don't see the preferrential treatment for Hollywood stars and pro sports figures changing any time soon.

That statement does not mean I believe Taylor is guilty though. Let's just say that I doubt the odds would be as much in his favor if he were any other Joe Schmoe.

I don't believe there's "preferrential treatment" of stars. Its simply a matter of them being able to afford the best legal representation. Ditto for a lof of white collar criminals.
The public also tends to forget or simply be ignorant of how many plea bargains are done on an almost daily basis in urban areas. In addition, courts routinely throw out cases involving violent confrontation due to the lack of credible witnesses/evidence on both sides. Really, the only reason that starts seem to get over easy is that their cases are made public. But there's plenty of other accused people, many w/records, that get off all the time, hence a typical campaign promise to "get tough on crime."
Remember Micahel Irvin's conviction? Tom Brokaw ran a story comparing his probation to similar ones in that district & concluded it was "no cakewalk."

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I don't believe there's "preferrential treatment" of stars. Its simply a matter of them being able to afford the best legal representation. Ditto for a lof of white collar criminals.
The public also tends to forget or simply be ignorant of how many plea bargains are done on an almost daily basis in urban areas. In addition, courts routinely throw out cases involving violent confrontation due to the lack of credible witnesses/evidence on both sides. Really, the only reason that starts seem to get over easy is that their cases are made public. But there's plenty of other accused people, many w/records, that get off all the time, hence a typical campaign promise to "get tough on crime."
Remember Micahel Irvin's conviction? Tom Brokaw ran a story comparing his probation to similar ones in that district & concluded it was "no cakewalk."

Juries are much less likely to sentence famous people to death sentences, but i agree, money talks. For speeding tickets getting a lawyer thats friends with the cop can really help too

[Paintrain]

Remember though that in the State of FL if you are convicted of a crime involving a firearm there is a MANDATORY 3 YEAR MINIMUM sentence for each charge. It's not judge or jury discretion when it comes to sentencing.. That's why a plea is more and more likely.. It doesn't matter if shots were fired or not, simply having a firearm is grounds for this law to be enforced.

** Corrected to 3 years **

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Remember though that in the State of FL if you are convicted of a crime involving a firearm there is a MANDATORY 5 YEAR MINIMUM sentence for each charge. It's not judge or jury discretion when it comes to sentencing.. That's why a plea is more and more likely.. It doesn't matter if shots were fired or not, simply having a firearm is grounds for this law to be enforced.

The Florida Mandatory Minimum is 3 years. Just hope the prosecution doesn't have some wild card up their sleeve.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

The Florida Mandatory Minimum is 3 years. Just hope the prosecution doesn't have some wild card up their sleeve.

Thanks for the correction..

[Twilbert07]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Remember though that in the State of FL if you are convicted of a crime involving a firearm there is a MANDATORY 5 YEAR MINIMUM sentence for each charge. It's not judge or jury discretion when it comes to sentencing.. That's why a plea is more and more likely.. It doesn't matter if shots were fired or not, simply having a firearm is grounds for this law to be enforced.

Easy way to avoid worrying about the mandatory sentence is to not carry a gun and wave it at someone. Why the hell is Taylor carrying a gun around for?