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This was discussed here yesterday. I thought the punishment phase would be "interesting." It was but in a way I didn't expect. The jury sentenced the guy to 10 years on each count but Judge Elizabeth Berry decided to stack one of the 10 year sentences on top of the others creating a 20 years sentence. (Story.)The "stacking" issue has always disturbed me. The judge has absolute discretion to stack the sentences in this situation, but the jury is never told this. I would think that if they wanted to give him 20 they would have said 20.
Edit: On the parole issue, the jury was instructed that a defendant charged with this sort of crime is not eligible for parole until 1/2 of his sentence is served. Then they are instructed that they are not to consider that law when assessing punishment against this particular defendant. And it is one screwed up law.
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Why in the world does this guy get 20 years when we've got nutbag female teachers screwin every boy in school and they get a slap on the wrist...?
Your comment seems to indicate that you favor concurrent sentencing, something I think is a serious insult to anyone who wants to see our courts hand out justice that equates to crimes. With a 20 year sentence, that guy will probably be out in 5 years, again a horrible insult to those of us who would like to believe that 20 years in prison means exactly that! I am for determinate sentencing.
The judge gave him exactly the right kind of sentence, a term of confinement befitting EACH of the charges on which he was convicted. Should he get less? Stack the confinement up the way it should be. IF YOU DO THE CRIME, YOU DO THE TIME. It should never be in the minds of criminals that they can get away from punishment for multiple crimes by having their sentences all smushed together. What a pathetic incentive that is!
Although I normally have fairly liberal views, I am all for 20 years in this situation. He is nothing more than a manipulative, deceitful pervert.
haahaaaa, 11:02... you said Nut Bag.
I always find it interesting when a judge sets aside or changes a jury's decision. Makes one wonder why we have juries.
You must also remember, Barry, that many jurors relatively unsophistaced and believe that ALL of the sentences are automatically "stacked". Not to mention that they don't understand how "time" can be credited double or triple for good behavior. Ultimately this clearly predatory young man may be on the streets much sooner than these jurors expect.
Can no one answer 11:02? Why does this scumbag get 20 years and the female teachers get off much more lightly? And Catholic priests get off altogether?
11:02 Its because the teacher are hot (well some of them). Actually I feel sorry for these teacher that get thrown in prison. When I was 14 I would have gave anything to have a hot teacher like that! lol
But this guy I say, "LOCK HIM UP!"
6:29, you should've gave anything for a teacher that could teach you to write.
6:29 - From your (lack of) command of English, it would appear you didn't spend much time in school or have any dealing with any teachers. Are you a former or current example of Wise County education?
English was not my first language. Plus I have not had sleep in days.
That post at 10:09 was pretty funny, but I doubt it was from 6:29.
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