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

[SilverStarCowboy]

Those 180 days should be 3-1 (i.e. 60 Days) in Texas with good behavior, also may run concurrent with the time he's already served. Rehab could be helpful for him once he's out. 10 years probation will be tough to make with his circumstances. NFL suspension is on the way.

 

[Idgit]

Yes, no it's not. It's a pretty standard sentence and a relatively long probation period.

'What a joke' is boilerplate around here for what happens when poster's misread a situation all along and then are surprised by an outcome that was very predictable from the outset. After all, it must be the judge who didn't know how to sentence, right? Because the alternative is me being wrong on the internet, which well all know cannot happen.

Put me in the hopeful--but-doubtful-he-manages-to-navigate-probation category, as well.

 

[Idgit]

Since he has already served some time in jail, probably all of his days previously served will count as
time served so he probably has less than 180 days to serve now. He will probably be ready for training camp
except that the NFL might extend his suspension for another year.

The NFL reaction is the next obvious question re: him possibly returning to the team. He's also had a tremendous amount of time off, has gotten fat, by the looks of it, and we've changed DL schemes in the interim. I do hope we bring him into camp, though, after he un-retires from football. We will, right?

 

[peplaw06]

What I'm seeing is 6 months in jail, ten years probation and a $10,000 fine. That sounds about right IMO.

Edit - I'm sure there will be restitution to Brown's daughter as part of this, its probably just not in the verdict ruling. If not, you have to think the Cowboys would put it into his contract if he ever resigns with the team.

No, there won't be restitution in this, except as it pertains to the accident (i.e. tearing up the roadway, officer's time etc.) Anything for lost wages to Brown's daughter would have to be handled civilly.

 

[The Natural]

Since he has already served some time in jail, probably all of his days previously served will count as
time served so he probably has less than 180 days to serve now. He will probably be ready for training camp
except that the NFL might extend his suspension for another year.

The NFL might not let him play again ever

 

[hra8700]

Since he has already served some time in jail, probably all of his days previously served will count as
time served so he probably has less than 180 days to serve now. He will probably be ready for training camp
except that the NFL might extend his suspension for another year.

Most likely the nfl will count his 1 year "retirement" as his suspension. I expect he'll be on the cowboys opening day roster. I don't think he served much jail time though, so it'll be close to the 180 days.

 

[theSHOW]

This is a travesty,the cost of killing a man is 180 days in jail..

You could say Jerry Brown killed himself. It is the same as accusing Josh. They both were guilty

 

[hra8700]

You could say Jerry Brown killed himself. It is the same as accusing Josh. They both were guilty

What Josh Brent did is nothing different than a thousand NFL players (and millions of Americans) have done before: He drunk drived. This time it ended up in somebody dieing. Everytime someone drinks and drives, they're increasing the chance that someone will die as a result. It's a matter of how the dice rolls. This isn't meant to condone drinking and driving, it actually is meant to imply that people who drink and drive and come home safely and laugh about it should feel just as guilty as Josh Brent.

 

[theSHOW]

What Josh Brent did is nothing different than a thousand NFL players (and millions of Americans) have done before: He drunk drived. This time it ended up in somebody dieing. Everytime someone drinks and drives, they're increasing the chance that someone will die as a result. It's a matter of how the dice rolls. This isn't meant to condone drinking and driving, it actually is meant to imply that people who drink and drive and come home safely and laugh about it should feel just as guilty as Josh Brent.

I agree, and I would hope everybody knows this already.

 

[Silver Surfer]

You could say Jerry Brown killed himself. It is the same as accusing Josh. They both were guilty

Wow... SMH

 

[theSHOW]

Now Josh can put a plan together and get back to a life that has a chance to have some meaning. He has a chance to make a difference to many young people with his bad experience and decisions. I would think he will be going to jail very soon to get his 180 dusted.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Brent should consider himself a very lucky man. This could have really turned out bad for him.

 

[theSHOW]

Wow... SMH

shake those cobwebs!

 

[zrinkill]

Brent should consider himself a very lucky man. This could have really turned out bad for him.

This

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Wow... SMH

I have to say that I am kind of surprised at this reaction. I mean, I understand if posters say or believe that Brent was culpable or responsible for what happened on the night in question but I don't understand why anybody would not agree that Brown was also responsible. They were both intoxicated, they both made conscious decisions to get in the car. They were both responsible IMO.

 

[Cowboys22]

So, after the jail time and league suspension, who really wants to see him in a Cowboys uniform again? I'm not sure I do but I will keep an open mind until I hear the team and Josh speak about it. Dallas never released him, did they? I assume he is on some type of retired list which means Dallas kept his rights and hints that Jerry was willing to bring him back if the legal process allowed it.

 

[TheRomoSexual]

So, after the jail time and league suspension, who really wants to see him in a Cowboys uniform again? I'm not sure I do but I will keep an open mind until I hear the team and Josh speak about it. Dallas never released him, did they? I assume he is on some type of retired list which means Dallas kept his rights and hints that Jerry was willing to bring him back if the legal process allowed it.

I do.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

I do.

Me too. The law has dealt with him, fair or unfair. Suit him up!

 

[Cowboys22]

I have to say that I am kind of surprised at this reaction. I mean, I understand if posters say or believe that Brent was culpable or responsible for what happened on the night in question but I don't understand why anybody would not agree that Brown was also responsible. They were both intoxicated, they both made conscious decisions to get in the car. They were both responsible IMO.

Maybe to a degree. The passenger makes a foolish decision but the driver makes a foolish decision, breaks the law, and is responsible for jeopardizing the safety of others. I think there is a big difference.

 

[tantrix1969]

Those 180 days should be 3-1 (i.e. 60 Days) in Texas with good behavior, also may run concurrent with the time he's already served. Rehab could be helpful for him once he's out. 10 years probation will be tough to make with his circumstances. NFL suspension is on the way.

Was just talking with neighbor who works at the jail and he said same thing, it'll be 60 days minus whatever time he already has locked up.