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Sheriff Gonna Getcha 07-30-2007, 11:41 AM Leonard Little definately did something that had far, far, far worse consequences. But, he's nowhere near the star that Vick is/was. So, I can understand why Vick's case is getting so much press whereas Little's case didn't.
As for Vick doing time, federal judges must give a sentence within a certain range. I know the federal sentencing guidelines quite well (I worked on a few appeals relating to them) and if Vick is found guilty on all the charges, he's no going to be playing football anytime soon. You hear about sentences in state cases being really strange/light/inconsistent, but we're talking about federal charges. Different story.
irish 07-30-2007, 11:57 AM Leonard Little definately did something that had far, far, far worse consequences. But, he's nowhere near the star that Vick is/was. So, I can understand why Vick's case is getting so much press whereas Little's case didn't.
As for Vick doing time, federal judges must give a sentence within a certain range. I know the federal sentencing guidelines quite well (I worked on a few appeals relating to them) and if Vick is found guilty on all the charges, he's no going to be playing football anytime soon. You hear about sentences in state cases being really strange/light/inconsistent, but we're talking about federal charges. Different story.
I heard that about Federal sentences on some talk show but wondered if it was really true. It sounds like it is. Thanks for making that clear. If Vick is found guilty of the crime he will do the time.
Sheriff Gonna Getcha 07-30-2007, 02:03 PM I heard that about Federal sentences on some talk show but wondered if it was really true. It sounds like it is. Thanks for making that clear. If Vick is found guilty of the crime he will do the time.
What I said is not entirely accurate, but it is basically true. Since about 2002, the federal sentencing guidelines have been, technically, merely advisory and not mandatory. That said, federal judges very rarely depart from the sentencing guidelines. So while my previous post was not entirely accurate, the substance (i.e., if Vick is convicted on all the charges he will see a lot of jail time) was correct.
redskinsfanatic 07-30-2007, 05:07 PM the feds are really out to get his ass and send him to jail.one of his co-defendants plead guilty today and will no doubt testify against vick.since his
trial is november 23rd,i can't see him playing this year much,if at all.if this is'nt cleared up within the next5 weeks,i can't see him playing at all!if he gets cut and hope the redskins pursue him when all his troubles clear up!
jsarno 07-30-2007, 05:16 PM He may be guilty but he ain't doing any time for this. Even if he does some time it's not going to be anything significant. He is going to loose 07 and that's probably it. His days in Atl are over, but he'll be on someones roster next year.
I could see him going somewhere like KC. I'm not sure what the hell KC is thinking putting their future in the hands of Broodie Croyle. Vick probably needs a guy like Herm Edwards as his HC. Like a lot of these guys, he really needs somewhat of a father figure that he really respects. Whether the KC organization would want him is another story.
I'm sure the Raiders wouldn't be scared off by his felony. They'd probably embrace him.
firstdown 07-30-2007, 05:37 PM Leonard Little definately did something that had far, far, far worse consequences. But, he's nowhere near the star that Vick is/was. So, I can understand why Vick's case is getting so much press whereas Little's case didn't.
As for Vick doing time, federal judges must give a sentence within a certain range. I know the federal sentencing guidelines quite well (I worked on a few appeals relating to them) and if Vick is found guilty on all the charges, he's no going to be playing football anytime soon. You hear about sentences in state cases being really strange/light/inconsistent, but we're talking about federal charges. Different story.
If he is convicted of the crimes I've heard thats when the killing and abuse will come back against Vick. They will point out how brutle what they did was and ask for the maximum time against him. I also think that this guy who pleaded with them is going to hurt Vick allot. They can discredit him some but they can find people to back up his story. Like he said he found the house for vick so then they can just look up the Realtor who he delt with to back up his story.
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