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To: Chet 99
...saying the case should go to trial because the man deserves time behind bars.

Time to recuse yourself there, Judge. I know it's annoying, but you're supposed to pass sentence after the verdict. As it is, you just guaranteed a mistrial, or at least a successful appeal.

4 posted on 06/12/2009 12:18:11 AM PDT by Talisker (When you find a turtle on top of a fence post, you can be damn sure it didn't get there on it's own.)
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To: Talisker

Judges have the discretion to reject plea bargains, but rarely do so.


6 posted on 06/12/2009 12:24:18 AM PDT by Chet 99
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