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  • Originally posted by Teallaura View Post
    CP: You know why!
    No, not a clue.
    The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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    • Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
      Yeah, I was concerned they might go for a "we have to make a statement" sentence, and maybe 25-40 years or more. I think 10 years is not at all unreasonable.
      In Texas what does a 10 year sentence typically amount to?

      I'm always still in trouble again

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      • Originally posted by rogue06 View Post
        In Texas what does a 10 year sentence typically amount to?
        First, she can appeal for a new trial, but I really can't figure out what the defense would use as a basis.
        Second, she would have to serve 50% of the actual sentence*, then request a hearing for parole.

        *The caveat is that there is a 30 year maximum --- so if she had been sentenced to 99 years, the maximum she would have to wait for an opportunity for parole would be 30 years.
        Last edited by Cow Poke; 10-02-2019, 04:21 PM.
        The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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        • Either way, the Minion thing was just about the least offensive thing posted there. Why are we getting fixated on that and overlooking the other stuff she posted?
          "I am not angered that the Moral Majority boys campaign against abortion. I am angry when the same men who say, "Save OUR children" bellow "Build more and bigger bombers." That's right! Blast the children in other nations into eternity, or limbless misery as they lay crippled from "OUR" bombers! This does not jell." - Leonard Ravenhill

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          • Originally posted by KingsGambit View Post
            No but I see plenty of middle aged women posting similar memes (like on my wife's friends list). Same general culture and the types of people who probably use Pinterest.
            You know you basically just called your wife middle aged.

            Good luck

            I'm always still in trouble again

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            "Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
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            • Originally posted by KingsGambit View Post
              No but I see plenty of middle aged women posting similar memes (like on my wife's friends list). Same general culture and the types of people who probably use Pinterest.
              Pinterest comments are often preloaded. If you don't notice and delete it, the comment will appear to be your own, even though you never commented.

              Most Pinterest users are posting for their own use - I have literally thousands of posts where I just want the picture so I can try the idea myself later. Most users are using it as a picture bookmarker.
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              • Originally posted by rogue06 View Post
                You know you basically just called your wife middle aged.

                Good luck
                I already sent her the screen shot!
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                • Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
                  First, she can appeal for a new trial, but I really can't figure out what the defense would use as a basis.
                  Second, she would have to serve 50% of the actual sentence*, then request a hearing for parole.

                  *The caveat is that there is a 30 year maximum --- so if she had been sentenced to 99 years, the maximum she would have to wait for an opportunity for parole would be 30 years.
                  They could use Pinterest...


                  If they go that route, probably the charge of murder would be the basis.
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                  • Originally posted by Teallaura View Post
                    They could use Pinterest...


                    If they go that route, probably the charge of murder would be the basis.
                    I have no idea why you're hung up Pinterest. That seems incredibly trivial.
                    The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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                    • Originally posted by KingsGambit View Post
                      Either way, the Minion thing was just about the least offensive thing posted there. Why are we getting fixated on that and overlooking the other stuff she posted?
                      They specified it was about her comments - but with Pinterest, it's not certain who actually typed the comment. Also, Berry Boy asked.
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                      • Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
                        I have no idea why you're hung up Pinterest. That seems incredibly trivial.
                        Because actual attribution is impossible with Pinterest - yet the comments were entered into evidence for sentencing.

                        And I was being sarcastic.
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                        • Originally posted by Teallaura View Post
                          They specified it was about her comments - but with Pinterest, it's not certain who actually typed the comment. Also, Berry Boy asked.
                          As I had already stated...

                          Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
                          A) I don't know Pinterest from Plinkrisk. I'm just going by what the prosecution/defense are battling about.
                          The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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                          • Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
                            No, not a clue.
                            Do, too!

                            DIS are also public servants, thankyouverymuch!
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                            • Victim Impact statements are about to begin.

                              Guyger will be required to sit and respectfully listen to the statements from Jean's family and friends (whoever the prosecution had requested prior to trial)

                              She is not required to respond, but may be allowed to do so.

                              First witness impact statement is pretty impressive - young man saying that he can forgive her, she can go to God and ask forgiveness, he loves her and wants the best for her.... and she needs to give her life to Christ.
                              The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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                              • Originally posted by Teallaura View Post
                                Do, too!

                                DIS are also public servants, thankyouverymuch!
                                I have absolutely no idea what you're going on about, Teal.


                                The young man asked the judge if he could give Guyger a hug, and the judge is allowing it --- they're hugging it out.
                                The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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