Per The Ticket: Josh Brent sentenced to 10 years Probation and 180 days in jail.

[TonyRomo17]

when do they say wether he gets probation or not?

 

[peplaw06]

when do they say wether he gets probation or not?

After the punishment phase. Starts tomorrow.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

Jerry Brown's mother has forgiven Brent. If she of all people can forgive him, then so can I. He should still have to pay a penalty, but I'm not in favor of it being overly harsh. Locking the guy up for something like 20 years would not serve anyone, IMO.

 

[BringBackThatOleTimeBoys]

Brent was just found guilty. That answers that.

That's the easy part.

Now for the penalty.

My inclination is the middle...i.e. not walk, not throw the book at him.

 

[JBond]

How many chances should a guy have? 2 DUI's that I know of and now he has killed someone. Stupidity is not a valid excuse. You cannot get hammered and drive and then kill someone and expect probation.

Pep, are you aware of the sentencing guidelines? Could the "affluenza" defense be used during sentencing?

 

[The Quest for Six]

anything less than 12 years in prison would be a disgrace....

 

[The Quest for Six]

How many chances should a guy have? 2 DUI's that I know of and now he has killed someone. Stupidity is not a valid excuse. You cannot get hammered and drive and then kill someone and expect probation.

Pep, are you aware of the sentencing guidelines? Could the "affluenza" defense be used during sentencing?

The Judge that gave credence to that nonsense "afluenza" defense should be put in prison himself

 

[Macnalty]

The Judge that gave credence to that nonsense "afluenza" defense should be put in prison himself

The Judge was female in the afluenza case just so the details are straight. It was a disgraceful day in american justice and believe me the world noticed.

 

[OhSnap]

I wouldn't say I'm rooting for it, the whole thing is a tragedy from start to finish. But if Brent is acquitted or ends up with a sentence that lets him join the team this year, I'm completely in favor of giving him the chance to go to training camp.

Doubtful many will admit but that's likely the case for a good number of posters.

We do need help on the D-Line. Look, there is a reason the organization has not distanced from Josh Brent. I heard a couple times today that Jerry was doing a interview in Mobile and stopped to take a call thinking the it could be the verdict coming in.

I don't believe he's innocent, so I can't say I want that, but I think the very best outcome for all parties is for him to be able to continue his NFL career, if he's in shape to do so, and for there to be a civil settlement with Jerry Brown's family. Ultimately, I'd like him to turn his life around, to make restitution, and to meet whatever criminal obligation he deserves. I hope he's also an object lesson to other players who are vulnerable to the same bad decisions.

And, if he's playing in the NFL at a high level, I'd much prefer that be in Dallas than in another city.

I would like to see him able to make it back to the Cowboys at some point if he can be a deterrent to others in the locker room that might wanna hit the town and drive. If he can do that I'd like to see him back in the line up. If he just went back to partying then anything he could contribute on the field would be useless.

 

[peplaw06]

How many chances should a guy have? 2 DUI's that I know of and now he has killed someone. Stupidity is not a valid excuse. You cannot get hammered and drive and then kill someone and expect probation.

Pep, are you aware of the sentencing guidelines? Could the "affluenza" defense be used during sentencing?

Texas doesn't have sentencing guidelines like the feds do. Texas has a range of punishment, which Brent faces 2-20 years. He could be put on probation, but would have to serve a mandatory minimum 120 days in jail.

And the "affluenza" thing was a parlor trick from a desperate attorney in a juvenile matter. I doubt you'll see that farce make an appearance in punishment phase. The defense will likely put Brown's family up there to say they've forgiven him and ask for leniency, and it will be up to the jury.

I expect his priors to weigh heavily with the jury.

 

[dstovall5]

Hopefully he doesn't get the 20 years (maximum) in prison, that'd be asinine IMO. Whatever the sentence is, hopefully he can clean himself up and end up righting his wrong doings. Also, Football should be the last thing on his mind.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

The case is sad top to bottom.

 

[jobberone]

There is a way for him to serve time and be in the NFL. I'd make him serve time served and serve more county jail time in ways that will allow him his career. He can report to jail overnight etc for a time and/or serve it in interrupted fashion. He can be on house arrest as well with freedom to go to job related places only. He also needs to be monitored and drug tested randomly every week at least once for a time. He should continue to see counselors the court approves of and be on probation for a few years at least. All this serves his addiction well and protects the public.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ntoxication-manslaughter-jerry-brown/4782095/

forgive the typo in the headline. hep me out mods

 

[Tezz]

I think he should get a harsh sentence being the worst type of DWI offender that was reckless every step of the way even when he was out on bond awaiting trial.

 

[Jerryrage]

You can't drink and drive and not expect something bad to happen. Now he has to face the consequences of his actions. Worst part is he has to live with killing his friend.

 

[17yearsandcounting]

See ya.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

You can't drink and drive and not expect something bad to happen. Now he has to face the consequences of his actions. Worst part is he has to live with killing his friend.

Justice half been served. Now maybe just maybe he can get probation with a lengthy parole. That would be the right thing.

 

[peplaw06]

There is a way for him to serve time and be in the NFL. I'd make him serve time served and serve more county jail time in ways that will allow him his career. He can report to jail overnight etc for a time and/or serve it in interrupted fashion. He can be on house arrest as well with freedom to go to job related places only. He also needs to be monitored and drug tested randomly every week at least once for a time. He should continue to see counselors the court approves of and be on probation for a few years at least. All this serves his addiction well and protects the public.

If the jury gives him serious time, it won't be work release, it will be in prison. If they don't give him serious time, he'll be on probation, so that won't be work release either.

As an aside, I just can't fathom the fascination with holding out hope that this guy can help the Cowboys. Why would anyone want this knucklehead within 10 miles of team headquarters?

 

[17yearsandcounting]

I think he should get a harsh sentence being the worst type of DWI offender that was reckless every step of the way even when he was out on bond awaiting trial.

Yep, I am not convinced anything other than prison is going to teach him a lesson. So you killed your friend, have an ankle bracelet and get regularly tested for drugs....AND YOU ARE STILL DRINKING?