Robbery-murder in Galveston

[seamusTX]

The killer in this case accepted a plea bargain for life in prison without parole. The victim's widow agreed to the deal.

The other defendants await trial or other plea bargains.

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- Jim

[03Lightningrocks]

The killer in this case accepted a plea bargain for life in prison without parole. The victim's widow agreed to the deal.

The other defendants await trial or other plea bargains.

http://galvestondailynews.com/story.las ... 59424240e0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

- Jim

Life in prison without parole for a person that young is actually worse than the death penalty. They get to think about the desperation of never again seeing the outside world for possibly the next 60 years.....I like it.

[super8neon]

The other three were 17, 17 and 19.... come on... they knew what was going on.

But, should they be charged with Murder... No.

[bryang]

The killer in this case accepted a plea bargain for life in prison without parole. The victim's widow agreed to the deal.

The other defendants await trial or other plea bargains.

http://galvestondailynews.com/story.las ... 59424240e0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

- Jim

Life in prison without parole for a person that young is actually worse than the death penalty. They get to think about the desperation of never again seeing the outside world for possibly the next 60 years.....I like it.

that life in prison without the possibility of parole, in my mind, would be much worse than the death penalty.

-geo

[WildBill]

Life in prison without parole for a person that young is actually worse than the death penalty. They get to think about the desperation of never again seeing the outside world for possibly the next 60 years ... I like it.

I am not so sure about that. Sitting on death row for a couple of years wondering when they are going to take you out of your cell and stick a needle in your arm isn't a walk in the park.

[seamusTX]

The average time on death row is about 10 years. Sometimes it's less, of course; and some prisoners have hit 20 years.

Most seem to be resigned after a few years. Some get religion and apologize to the families of their victim.

I don't know how many lifers die of old age. Some are killed by other prisoners. Some are killed trying to escape or after assaulting guards. Some get AIDS or other incurable, communicable diseases. Some enter prison with diseases due to their previous lifestyle.

- Jim

[03Lightningrocks]

Either option sounds pretty jacked up to me. I am good just knowing the guy is off the street where he can't be a threat to anyone else.

[WildBill]

Either option sounds pretty jacked up to me. I am good just knowing the guy is off the street where he can't be a threat to anyone else.

I can't argue with that!

[seamusTX]

The woman who was 20 at the time of the crime and the man who was 18 pled guilty to aggravated robbery yesterday, receiving 12 and 18 years in prison, respectively. The crime occurred in January 2008.

The fourth defendant, a woman was 16 at the time, is represented by Dick DeGuerin. He is trying to get evidence suppressed because the police may not have followed procedure when questioning a minor.

http://www.galvnews.com/story/155725" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

- Jim

[pcernuch]

D D is the best defense atty money can buy.

god bless.

[wheelgun1958]

[seamusTX]

Try to imagine being 18 or 20 years old, and looking at being in prison until you're 30. These losers might get out early for good behavior, but the best years of their lives will have been spent behind bars.

For what? One night of thrills?

- Jim

[seamusTX]

The fourth defendant pled no contest and was given deferred adjudication with 10 years probation. She was also sentenced to 180 days in jail, which she already served before being bonded out, and approximately $60,000 in restitution.

Her videotaped confession was suppressed because police failed to notify her parent or guardian within six hours of her arrest and made other procedural mistakes.

If she commits another offense within the probation period, she becomes liable to life in prison without parole.

Her grandparents paid for her defense

http://www.galvnews.com/story/155787" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

- Jim

[seamusTX]

If she commits another offense within the probation period, she becomes liable to life in prison without parole.

This young woman, now 19 years old, was charged with public intoxication, driving while intoxicated, and possession of heroin within the last seven months. After the heroin arrest July 27 the judge ordered her arrested and held without bond.

She is liable to a life sentence now.

While in jail she had a miscarriage.

http://galvestondailynews.com/story/250074" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So much for second chances.

- Jim

[VMI77]

So, at 10 they don't understand, but at 16 they do? Where is this magic age where every child understands the consequences of their actions? Let's figure that out and set the age there. Should be simple, right?


Right on.
The age set for a minor is there for a reason. If you want to change the age in the law go ahead; but don't charge a minor as an adult.

Yeah, I agree with you, minors should be able to kill anyone they want, and just go to juvie, up until they're 17 plus 364 days, or maybe 20 plus 364 days (if anyone can't tell, this is intended as sarcasm).