Rolando McClain convicted but files appeal

[LittleD]

Rolando convicted by Alabama Judge and sentenced to 18 days in jail but he files immediate appeal
and is on his way back to Cali...according to ESPN news.

 

[Tabascocat]

Well, if not overturned, schedule the 18 days on Nov 3rd. That way, he comes back for the Giants game and will only miss the Jaguars

 

[LittleD]

Well, if not overturned, schedule the 18 days on Nov 3rd. That way, he comes back for the Giants game and will only miss the Jaguars

He could probably appeal all the way to the Alabama Supreme Court which might take 6 to 9 months. He might also take to the Federal Courts
and try to prove "racial profiling" by these local cops.

 

[Tabascocat]

He could probably appeal all the way to the Alabama Supreme Court which might take 6 to 9 months. He might also take to the Federal Courts
and try to prove "racial profiling" by these local cops.

I know, that was in jest.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

He should have hired a better legal team to represent him in Alabama...

 

[jazzcat22]

That judge is definately a fan of another team. LOL
Jerry should sue for team discrimination.

I'm sure it will be delayed for a while, then if not overturned, the 18 days can be served after the season. Like starting a few days after the SB.

 

[speedkilz88]

He could probably appeal all the way to the Alabama Supreme Court which might take 6 to 9 months. He might also take to the Federal Courts
and try to prove "racial profiling" by these local cops.

The appeal goes to a jury trial. From what I've read the lawyers think this is easily dismissed by a jury. Judge should have fined him like expected and moved on.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

Does he even have grounds for an appeal? it doesn't sound like a complicated case.

 

[Bullflop]

I'm taken aback a bit by the 18-day sentence. Really expected a fine and possibly probation for such ticky-tack offenses. Gotta assume his record of previous offenses certainly didn't stand him in good stead, though. At least, the appeal will delay things.

 

[big dog cowboy]

18 days? Folks in Alabama better heed Baretta's words.

 

[xwalker]

Does he even have grounds for an appeal? it doesn't sound like a complicated case.

The appeal will go to a jury trial. He is free on bond until then.

 

[jazzcat22]

Maybe a judge is trying to make a name for himself...a NFL player, on the Cowboys....gets attention.

 

[TwoDeep3]

He should have hired a better legal team to represent him in Alabama...

Mona Lisa Vito: What name did you tell him?

Vinny Gambini: Jerry Gallo.

Mona Lisa Vito: Jerry Gallo! The big attorney.

Vinny Gambini: Yeah.

Mona Lisa Vito: Think that was a smart move?

Vinny Gambini: Yeah, well, the man's a seriously accomplished lawyer. If he checks up on this guy, his name will come up all over the place.

Mona Lisa Vito: His name was in the papers all last week.

Vinny Gambini: Yeah, I saw that.

Mona Lisa Vito: But you didn't actually read the articles.

Vinny Gambini: No

Mona Lisa Vito: Too bad.

Vinny Gambini: Why's that?

Mona Lisa Vito: 'Cause he's dead.


One of my favorite films.

 

[FiveTime]

That seems pretty harsh to me.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

He should have hired a better legal team to represent him in Alabama...

Yep. Wouldn't hurt to bring along a Hewlett-Packard model 5710a with flames.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Oh well.. he will work his way through the legal process just like everyone else. Fortunately, he'll be able to practice with the team until the appeal.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Yep. Wouldn't hurt to bring along a Hewlett-Packard model 5710a with flames.

Does that thing come turbocharged?

 

[CCBoy]

Defense attorney Harvey Steinberg said McClain would head to Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, Calif., within hours of the trial.
"My attitude is I think I ran into the only person in the entire state of Alabama that would convict Rolando McClain based on this evidence," said Steinberg. "Unfortunately, it happened to be the judge."

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/0...wboys-lb-mcclain-convicted.html#storylink=cpy

 

[Denim Chicken]

Does he even have grounds for an appeal? it doesn't sound like a complicated case.

You don't need grounds. Appeal is a right.

 

[TheDude]

He should have hired a better legal team to represent him in Alabama...

Maybe da cops need ticker glasses. Probably someone else outside the Sack-o-Suds