Paris Hilton question?

Question

I was wondering if any one else thinks the sherrif that let her off took somekind of bribe? There was alot of opposition even from the judge. for this sherrif to do this just seems fishy.

Answer 1

Within normal limitations, what one does in the privacy of their home is their business. However, what one does when operating a motor vehicle is the public’s business. Actually, the judge seems fairly lenient on her. I think the real issue is the way the sentencing is being so blown out of proportion. As if this woman is having imposed on her a hard and long prison sentence. The defense on the other hand is attempting to put the judge on trial, like he has ulterior motives, and wants to punish her because of who she is, and not because of what she did. The Sheriff is also onboard with this defense theory, following her transfer to home incarceration from fulltime custody. Her subsequent return to jail was after being summonsed back for a hearing, when the judge realized his orders were not complied with.

The Sheriff transferred her to home incarceration, without the apparent authority to implement this change in her incarceration status. The Sheriff is correct that many are released due to overcrowding and medical reasons, and this is in fact customary. But, I believe the Judge had a standing order for her to serve jail time. If this is true, the Sheriffs Department’s mission is to follow the direction of the Magistrate, even if that means giving her medical attention within the facility.

This “attacking the man” defense strategy thus sounds like nothing more then sour grapes, because she was in fact given probation, and made aware of the consequence if she violated her arrangement. So I think the judge was incredibly strong albeit unimpressed by her, and stood steadfast under enormous pressure. In the long run, if the poor woman is running amuck, then maybe she’ll be better off by this experience. Since a lesson learned hard, is one that is learned well. This could what she needs to mature, and realize the risk she was imposing on others.

I’m sure though the Sheriffs are very professional, and she’ll be safe, and well treated.

Answer 2

You know I think it's ridiculous that the Yahoo! news and every other news channel has her face on the front like that is the most important piece of news I need to hear about in the world today - I'd say she's on the bottom of the list on what I need to know about! But, considering the fact that I haven't been able to to escape having to follow this story - the woman is a celebrity so who knows - the sheriff probably like gave her a break for her celeb status - you know giving celebs breaks, free rides and generally being let off the hook for things even as bad as murder is quite common - remember OJ and all of the horrid things he has done since? What are people thinking - Paris is no better a person than I - just because she's filthy rich - she's not even that great looking if you ask me . Do you think I would have gotten off with 23 days come on - the common person would probably get 6 months to 3 years. It's nusto - Yahoo! News has become the National Enquirer. Most of the time they aren't any better at reporting truth and alternate views other than the liberal.

Answer 3

I don't necessarily think the sheriff took a bribe--he was well within his legal rights to release her--at least that was according to what the report said on TV. The news report said that the judge has the right to renig on the sheriff's decision--which is probably why Paris will be back in court tomorrow because the District Attorney balked. Since she wasn't really in for a "serious" crime like robbery or murder, the sheriff probably thought that letting her out would free up a bed in an already overcrowded prison and it wouldn't be a big issue to have her on in house arrest. Problem is, I don't think the sheriff thought that it would cause such an uproar. I wouldn't be surprised if the judge orders her back to jail. I seriously don't think there was anything illegal or underhanded going on. According to what legal experts were saying, the sheriff had the legal right to let her out. Bad judgement on his part, perhaps, but not illegal or immoral.

Answer 4

I think there's more to this story:
a) Perhaps the sheriff really believed he had the authority to release her to home confinement, and thought it was better for her personal health and well-being;
b) Maybe her psychiatrist convinced the sheriff Paris was either suicidal, or suffering from some bizarre 'medical condition' that threatened her life;
c) There is always the possibility of some kind of 'pay off';
d) Disruptions and distractions within the jail might have created more problems than necessary, and the sheriff might have decided that home confinement was a better way of keeping order in his jail;
e) Of course, Paris might claim she provided the sheriff with certain "special favors" in exchange for her release;
f) Or, maybe the judge may want a 'piece of the action', too (oh, don't be so naive; we all know politicians, judges, law enforcement officers, and even U.S. Presidents aren't above such shenanigans);
g) Doctors might have concluded that there was, indeed, a serious potential threat to her life or health since she's probably never been exposed to such harsh conditions in her young life.
There's more to this story than meets the eye, I'm sure. -RKO- 06/07/07

Answer 5

Most likely. It just proves that they are 2 different justice systems. One for the haves and one for the have nots. None of us working class people would be able to get away with the bullsh*t that she and other celebrities do. I guess that what they say is true. Money talks and bullsh*t walks (or I guess in this case money walks (out of jail after 4 days) and bullsh*t serves out the full sentence

Answer 6

Doug:

I read what the others posted and to answer your question Baca is one rich guy and has been taking bribes for years. Let us not forget the old adage that has proven correct since the beginning of money "Follow the Money" and you have your answer plain and simple. Anybody who thinks Baca did this out of the kindness of his heart is to naive to live in this country.

Answer 7

He probably seen that everyone was picking on her because her getting locked up was stupid she should have gotten house arrest in the 1st place! anyway people just need 2 learn that Paris Hilton is human 2 so stop F***ing with her like she's an animal

Answer 8

She probably moaned and moaned until no one could stand her anymore and just had to get her out of there!!! I can't stand her personally. Another innmate who was a 'normal' everyday person would not have been given the privilage to go home to be ill. It's just an unfair way of working it.

Answer 9

Paris Hilton eww plz go away

Answer 10

no he realized he was a jealous bastard & felt bad that Paris could get harrassed in jail