It seems all parties involved are indicating a willingness to to craft a sentence that is wildly disproportonate to what is dictated by the federal sentencing guidelines. No doubt their actions are legal, but is this moral. 8 to 12 does not even approach the 5-6 years as prescribed by the guidelines. It appears that Vick's legal team are creatively craftng a get-out-of-jail free card. Can anbody who is familiar with the federal court system please explain to me how, given these circumstances, such a a result could come to be. Could a non-celerity craft the same scenario?
2007-08-16 18:53:37 · 14 answers · asked by bjk1108 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i agree...it is immoral and culturally disturbing...but i don't see vick getting off that easy...first of all, he has a very short period of time to bite on a deal before more (and bigger) charges are brought against him, which could double his time. also important to realize that a plea bargain only ensures that the prosecutors suggest a sentence to the judge...sentencing is based purely upon the judge's discretion...and from what i hear, the judge in this case is pretty hardline on maximum sentences, despite pleas.
2007-08-16 19:00:04 · answer #1 · answered by atc8888 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it seems awfully light; but consider he is finished. His career is over, no company will use him for endorsements, and there is no fix for this. He will never get a shot at the NFL Hall of Fame.
So what does the washed up athlete do? Coach? No way.
The only thing that can save his image is doing the max hard time and turning state's evidence. Even then, his career is toast; but at least he will have street cred.
2007-08-16 19:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
An 8-12 month sentence wouldn't bother me so much as long as Vick's football career is toast. I think that would be as bad for him as a 5-6 year sentence.
I hope that he pays dearly for what he did. Anyone who enjoys dogfighting is just sick in the head.
2007-08-16 19:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's a lot more than Karl Rove is doing and he lied under oath to obfuscate an investigation that pointed at the White house!
2007-08-16 18:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by cantcu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's what happens when you are rich and can hire the best lawyer. But if he takes a plea his NFL career is over. Also, he will never be respected in anything he does. It might not be the best possible outcome, but it is better than him being let off.
2007-08-16 19:00:46 · answer #5 · answered by Kevy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if he pleads guilty, hes probably gonna get only 8-10 months but if he continues to fight his prosecution, he could get 3-5. Of course a celebrity like mike vick can get out. its the american way!
2007-08-16 18:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by Fredo 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is outrageous for the horrific things he has done. If he gets away with little time something has to be done. People need to come together and protest. He should also be banned from football.
2007-08-16 19:02:04 · answer #7 · answered by Izzy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
even poor people get pleas i hope you gets 5 yrs but im just saying they happen all the time you only hear about the high profile ones
2007-08-16 18:57:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No
to be sure the poor folk get a different deal from blind lady justice.
2007-08-16 18:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont know, but if he gets only 8-12 months, that is a disgrace to our country and us as human beings. i also think he should not be allowed to play football ever again.
2007-08-16 18:57:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jess 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋