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re: A&M fans, remember Brandon Joiner?
Posted on 2/5/13 at 4:41 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Posted on 2/5/13 at 4:41 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Yemi Babalola was the other guy.
I heard it was Joiner's idea to do the robbery and he cut a deal to testify against Yemi after they got caught. They're both responsible, of course, but boy did Joiner get a sweet deal for having a better lawyer and getting to the prosecutor first.
I heard it was Joiner's idea to do the robbery and he cut a deal to testify against Yemi after they got caught. They're both responsible, of course, but boy did Joiner get a sweet deal for having a better lawyer and getting to the prosecutor first.
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Posted on 2/5/13 at 4:48 pm to Smoke Ring
Before sentencing, Yemi Babalola finished up his eligibility at Texas Southern while attempting to earn a master's degree.
He served half of his five year sentence and was paroled.
He served half of his five year sentence and was paroled.
Posted on 2/5/13 at 4:57 pm to Smoke Ring
I just read up on the story of Babalola. Joiner cut a deal after Babalola was convicted. Doesn't look like Joiner cut a deal to testify for leniency. In those situations, if you are the lawyer, you cut the deal, make a sworn statement and get sentenced before the other guy's trial.
Babalola got hit harder because he went to trial. His lawyer probably thought that a jury would be lenient since the victim was a drug dealer. The problem was an ex-girlfriend testified against him, saying that he was abusive and felt entitled due tolaying ball for A&M. Surprised the judge allowed that testimony. Prejudicial and not relevant to the crime. Must have been through a door opened by defense atty arguing that he was incapable of violence.
His lawyer did not do him any favors. I would have pled him quick. They found the drugs at Babalola's apartment.
Babalola got hit harder because he went to trial. His lawyer probably thought that a jury would be lenient since the victim was a drug dealer. The problem was an ex-girlfriend testified against him, saying that he was abusive and felt entitled due tolaying ball for A&M. Surprised the judge allowed that testimony. Prejudicial and not relevant to the crime. Must have been through a door opened by defense atty arguing that he was incapable of violence.
His lawyer did not do him any favors. I would have pled him quick. They found the drugs at Babalola's apartment.
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