DO YOU THINK MIKE VICK WILL BE CONVICTED AND GET 5 to 6 YEARS?

Question

I do, and this hurts as I'm a huge fan of him and the Falcons.

Answer 1

No. If he doesn't start plying nice with the federal prosecutor, he'll be in for 20 years. Federal sentencing requires that 80% of time be served. If he get's 20 years, he'll be required to serve 16 years.

This is a real issue, which it appears, he may be taking too lightly.

Answer 2

Findcash, I agree he will be convicted. Jail time? Who knows. I am a Falcons Fan too, and was a huge Michael Vick fan before all this dogfighting became public. I will miss the excitement he generated during the games, but this recent allegation has forced me to look at the reality. He hasn't been very good for the Falcons other than filling the seats at the dome. Look at the win/loss stats for the last two years. Instead of getting better, Vick was regressing.

I love the Falcons, and I think that losing Michael Vick is detrimental ONLY because of the timing. Had this happened in the middle of the off season, the Falcons would have had more time to prepare for the loss of their first string quarterback.

I am excited about the Falcons upcoming season anyway, and I intend to support them in every way possible, as long as Michael Vick is no longer part of the team. I could never look at his face again and not picture starved, abused, tortured, dead dogs.

Answer 3

Well, things aren't looking good and I hate to say this because I like Mike Vick. I don't care too much for the Falcons, but watching Vick make defenders look stupid was awesome. Unfortunately, he's gone this season because his trial starts in November and it'll take months to reach a verdict. The NFL Commisioner has banned Vick from the NFL until this matter is resolved. But he could come back next year if he's found innocent. The problem is that all of his co-defendents have agreed to plead guilty and testify against him in exchange for a lighter sentance. He'd be in jail for 5-6 years with his career over for sure. Another thing he could do is plea bargain (plead guilty to avoid a trial and recieve a lighter sentence) and probably only get about 1-2 years in jail. But even so, his chances of comming back are slim after even that long of a period of not playing. But look on the bright side: The Falcons have Joey Harrington. I say that seriously. He's a great QB (not as flashy as Vick) who can win. Don't look at what he did with the Lions. The Lions aren't a good team so even Joe Montana would have looked bad with them. The rest of the Falcons are a great team and so Harrington should do great things with them.

Answer 4

Greetings! If Michael Vick were to be tried in a local jurisdiction, I would say the odds are in his favor. Money and prestige means something for the local courts.

Unfortunately, he's being prosecuted in a US District Court. They have a huge conviction/plea rate - I have heard as high as 95%. In fact, if the prosecutor doesn't think the case will be overwhelming against the defendant, they won't even bother with an indictment. That is why there hasn't been any indictment with Barry Bonds yet.

Yes, even in US District Court, you are innocent until proven guilty, but Michael Vick is in very hot water - his odds of total acquittal are close to zilch. If OJ had been tried in US District Court, Johnnie Cochran would have been hung out and dried and OJ would be mowing the grass behind barbed wire instead of hacking it with a golf club.

I will say this, though. You have my sympathies. You, the Atlanta fans, the Falcon team and the poor coaches. If Michael Vick were there, all of you would probably have a great shot at the playoffs. Instead, you are going to be in for a long season.

If it makes you feel better, I'm a die hard Raider fan, and I have my crying hankie ready. I'm afraid our season isn't going to be much better, but one can only hope for the best.

Take care.

Answer 5

I think it is sad that the man is convicted in the court of public opinion, when the only 'facts" any of us have are whatever the media has"discovered". Give the man his day in court.
That said, My gut feeling is things are going to go bad for Vick. Idon't think the Feds would move on this without some serious evidence, his former rfreind turning on him is worrisome (although that could well be just covering his own butt), and I think, with the Lawyers Vick can afford, there would be more of a PR campaign going on if they were not afraid of the backlash.
Also unfortunately after living in the South for a decade, I know how prevalent the Dog-Fighting culture is, especially in the inner city. Much as I feel Portis is an idiot, his non-chalance on the matter was as eloquent at explaining the probelm as any. Many people, white and black can somehow be nice to kids, do charity work, and then do the most indescribable things to animals without blinking an eye. And I am not saying this as awide eyed PETA supporter, I am a hunter, and have no problem with harvesting animals for food, but cannot fathom cruelty for fun.
If he is guilty I hope he is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Whether or not he is guilty, his NFL career is probably over because of public opinion. But I hope he is innocent, because while I don't particularly like the Falcons or Vick, I don't want to think that poorly of anyone, until they prove that they are guilty.

Answer 6

I think he will do some time but I also think that Harrington will surprise some people now that he is with a better team than he's been on in the past. Granted, Vick is an amazing athlete but Harrington is a more accurate passer and I think the Falcons will have a decent year with him at quarterback. Besides that, I've already lost some love for Vick due to some of his previous incidents.

Answer 7

Michael Vick is going to be convicted. And if he is not careful with his plea that is due tomorrow, he will do more time time than will be recommended. Though it is a sad situation that a talented man such as Vick would be caught up in this. He probably should've know better to be associated with those people. But I think he'll get one year in prison.

Answer 8

Vick is done. The guy is overrated in every way on the field and off the field. His cousin/buddy who pleaded guilty is going to do everything he can to save his own hide. Things do not bide well for Mr. Vick. Besides, the Falcons could use a QB who's goal is to win for the organization. Not to attempt to make the ESPN highlight reels to appease his own over inflated ego.

Answer 9

You know the world has gone crazy when someone can make PETA look like a sane group of people. That takes talent. And yeah Vick will go to jail for how long, who knows, 6 years or 6 months, it doesn't matter he's done for in the NFL.

Answer 10

I see a lot of people comparing this to OJ and the fact he got off. One HUGE difference here is eyewitnesses willing to testify. Lawyers can dance around science pretty well, but when people who personally know Vick and were personally involved with this crime are willing to say he is guilty that's tough to beat. I love animals but I am not sure jail is the right answer for people doing this. Yes it should be stopped but everytime you lock someone up for cockfighting or dogfighting you have to release someone who hurts humans.