"The Spokane case is done. The plea deal was agreed to, (although the prosecutor in Ellensburg tried to get the prosecutor in Spokane to take the plea off the table!). The Ellensburg case of course is of main concern now, Trial set April 8th.
"If you didn't know the Spokane case was two criminal charges, (reckless driving and loaded gun in a car without permit). With the plea they were both dropped and a plea agreement was enter for two driving infractions, (neg. driving 2nd degree and failure to use turn signal). Finally, the gun was forfeited as part of the plea, (and my guess is the county is broke because they didn't reduce the fine with the forfeiture of a rather expensive Colt 1991A1). Total fine is $953, payable at $25 a month.
"I cannot say I am 'happy' with deal. Although,reading the 4 page letter I received from my lawyer on the possiblities at trial, (and $5000 cost for trial), it was the only 'smart' option." --FishOrMan
Friday, March 04, 2005
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I’ve worked on a few cases that have been pled.
Unfortunately, it often makes economic sense to plead guilty to a crime that one didn’t commit, to save the pain and expense of a jury trial.
I have also experienced the same sort of behavior by JBTs. This stuff happens too much.
What also happens is that no other gun owners will step up to the plate to help.
If something similar happen to you, folks, guess what? You’re on you own.
Don’t expect gun you fellow gun owners to contribute squat.
Amen to everything Anonymous said.
It's outrageous, it's sad, and unfortunately, it's the unvarnished truth.
Actually, I'm a regular on a BBS called The High Road. I know there were many folks over there who would have contributed to FoM's defense. However, his case was pretty much forgotten when his blog vanished.
Yep, THR has been very good about helping out other gunnies in need.
Sucks about losing the 1911. But, better than a trial by "so called peers".
It's a damn shame what's happened to our nation.
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