This could have a HUGE impact on the case. I'm sure the defense will want to move the case out of Lee County because he won't get a fair/impartial jury there. Can you imagine a barner judge ruling on this case? The judge would be under a lot of pressure from the public to send this guy WAYYYYY up the river. It is already setting up as the next Grisham novel/movie, can you see the scene where they are awaiting final verdict? The courthouse lawn is covered with angry barners on one side, & taunting bama fans on the other. State militia has to be called in to keep the peace.

G E A U X T I G E R S!!!

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Posted by CarrytheFight

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Member since Feb 2011

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Posted on 2/18/11 at 8:11 am to TIGERFANZZ

Klansmen on both sides.

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Posted by chilld28

Get in B Chord and Mash It!!

Member since Nov 2009

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Posted on 2/18/11 at 8:11 am to TIGERFANZZ

I just hope he gets a fair trial and a fit punishment. I think fines, probation and pay for damages should be fine

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Posted by I Love Bama

Alabama

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Posted on 2/18/11 at 8:12 am to TIGERFANZZ

quote:
This could have a HUGE impact on the case

Not really.

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Posted by ehole

in a house

Member since Nov 2010

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Posted on 2/18/11 at 8:13 am to TIGERFANZZ

well we know he didn't get his law degree at auburn...

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Posted by WDE24

Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 2/18/11 at 8:34 am to TIGERFANZZ

He will almost certainly accept a plea as opposed to go to trial. If these were any other trees, he likely would get probation and pay a fine (depending on his prior criminal record). Because these trees are historically significant to a large portion of the state, he may have to spend a few months in jail.

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Posted by SouthernMan

Charlotte

Member since Nov 2008

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Posted on 2/18/11 at 8:35 am to TIGERFANZZ

I'd be an impartial judge - IF the guy is found guilty I'd fine him harshly and require full restitution which could be in the 100s of thousands and require him to do a day of jail time for every $100 he couldn't pay.

I'd also ban him from ANY college campus or sporting event for life with a suspended sentence of 1 year in jail so that if he was ever caught on a college campus or college sporting venue he'd automatically have to serve the year.

I will feel the same way when the barns retaliate and blow up bear's statue or something.

Of course the penalty will be more severe when explosives are involved...

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Posted by Draconian Sanctions