Donte Stallworth only gets 30 days in jail

[dell71]

All of you pissed off about this have missed one very important piece of the puzzle. Maynard touched on this briefly but Stallworth may not have gotten any time at all had he taken it to trial. The prosecution didn't have a particularly strong case. They did good to get the 30 days jail time plus the other stipulations. The victim's family probably knew this as well and realized he'd likely get off scott-free in court so of course they were happy with a financial settlement and a plea bargain.

Yes, having money helped his situation and afforded him a good lawyer. He was also smart enough to reach out to the victim's family and cooperate with the law as much as possible.

With all of that, it seems that the prosecution got it right because they got as much out of it as they could. Besides that, what message does it send to future offenders if you take a guy who cooperated as much as possible and nail him to the wall?

In light of all those facts, I actually think NFL commish Goodell has it wrong. He seems to be making an example of a guy for no reason other than making himself look tough. I expected a suspension but I figured it would be something like 8 games, or one year max. The legal system has run its course yet he feels the need to go far above and beyond what they did. Whatever he ultimately decides (indefinite is a bit vague) will be interesting because he has two big issues looming: Michael Vick and Plaxico Burress. So I still expect something in that one year range for Stallworth. This will allow the possibility of stiffer supensions for the other two, Vick in particular who was already found guilty (as opposed to Stallworth who took a plea). Burress just seems to be delaying the end of his career since a gun charge in NY carries mandatory jail time plus whatever Goodell comes up with. We'll see.

 

[Bear Pand]

Jim Brown: 'Marijuana was involved in Stallworth accident'
Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, who remains a senior member of Cleveland Browns management, suggested on Friday that Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth(notes) was smoking marijuana on the evening/morning of the accident that claimed the life of 59-year-old Mario Reyes, according to Profootballtalk.com.

Brown made his remarks during an appearance on 790 The Ticket's The Dan LeBatard Show.

"This situation is a tragedy all around, but what was involved was alcohol and marijuana," Brown said. "On one hand, DUI is a very serious thing in America. Marijuana of course is against all the rules."

Brown explained that he has some "inside information that says that that was also a part of what was detected," presumably in the blood test imposed on Stallworth. Brown said he's not "100 percent sure" that this is true, but Brown said he spoke with a " very reliable source" who shared this information, according to the report.

Maybe now that the demon is involved people will be mad.

 

[Bear Pand]

I'm not mad, I'm just surprised at the stupidity of not being able to tell the difference between a commercial and an example of intentional vs accidental. Seems like even your college experience hasn't helped you with that.

Why do you keep bringing up my college education. Where'd you graduate from?

If you can't see that, then your as dumb as Panda. I don't believe that Panda is that stupid either.

oh, nowhere

 

[bucky]

Why do you keep bringing up my college education. Where'd you graduate from?



oh, nowhere

Double Major.....Math and Computer Science......U Mad?????

 

[Senser81]

Why do you keep bringing up my college education. Where'd you graduate from?



oh, nowhere

LOL at Killa Pand having the brazenness to question another person's education. Double LOL at "Rain Man" thanking this idiotic posting. Both those guys have made the most mind-numbing posts in this thread. How can you even begin to discuss the issue when you don't understand the most basic terminology of our legal system?

QFT:

The crime he was accused of was manslaughter which was a max sentence of 15 years. That's negligible homicide. He's liable yes, but he didn't get into the car drunk looking for people in the road to hit to rack up points.

Murder is when you go into a situation with the sole intention of killing someone.

People saying he is a murderer needs to look up the definition or learn a little bit about the law.

 

[Vinsane]

All of you pissed off about this have missed one very important piece of the puzzle. Maynard touched on this briefly but Stallworth may not have gotten any time at all had he taken it to trial. The prosecution didn't have a particularly strong case. They did good to get the 30 days jail time plus the other stipulations. The victim's family probably knew this as well and realized he'd likely get off scott-free in court so of course they were happy with a financial settlement and a plea bargain.

Yes, having money helped his situation and afforded him a good lawyer. He was also smart enough to reach out to the victim's family and cooperate with the law as much as possible.

With all of that, it seems that the prosecution got it right because they got as much out of it as they could. Besides that, what message does it send to future offenders if you take a guy who cooperated as much as possible and nail him to the wall?

In light of all those facts, I actually think NFL commish Goodell has it wrong. He seems to be making an example of a guy for no reason other than making himself look tough. I expected a suspension but I figured it would be something like 8 games, or one year max. The legal system has run its course yet he feels the need to go far above and beyond what they did. Whatever he ultimately decides (indefinite is a bit vague) will be interesting because he has two big issues looming: Michael Vick and Plaxico Burress. So I still expect something in that one year range for Stallworth. This will allow the possibility of stiffer supensions for the other two, Vick in particular who was already found guilty (as opposed to Stallworth who took a plea). Burress just seems to be delaying the end of his career since a gun charge in NY carries mandatory jail time plus whatever Goodell comes up with. We'll see.

QFT.

It's a shame I can't give out more than one thanks.

 

[Bear Pand]

Double Major.....Math and Computer Science......U Mad?????

Not really it sounds nerdy. All the CS / math majors I met at Purdue were foreigners or weird. Computer lab in the Math building at Purdue = some of the strangest mfers you'll run into there.

You stole that lame where'd you go to college "comedy" routine from Senser. He should be mad.

 

[Bear Pand]

LMAO. So you basically call him an idiot and ask where he got his education. Then he tells you he double majored and you make fun of him for being smart?

:gtfo:

When I asked him where he went to school I was being sarcastic and making fun of the grammar error he made. I don't really care where he went to school. Nice attempt 4/10. Maybe you'll improve with age.

 

[Bear Pand]

Yeah. I heard there is a big jump from 17 to whatever you are

Has 0 to do with me. I'm just saying maybe you'll get better at trolling as you get older, cause you're garbo at it right now.

 

[bucky]

Not really it sounds nerdy. All the CS / math majors I met at Purdue were foreigners or weird. Computer lab in the Math building at Purdue = some of the strangest mfers you'll run into there.

There were some weird ones. There were some really weird ones in Mass Comm and Marketing as well (back at my College). But if you're saying that CS/Math majors are weird, then you have not met very many. You seem pretty closed minded, for a college student.

And I was just responding to you insinuating that I didn't have a college degree. The "Oh Nowhere" comment.

From what I can tell, back when I was in school,,,,,
Math/Comp Sci Degree >>>>>>> Marketing Degree.

You stole that lame where'd you go to college "comedy" routine from Senser. He should be mad.

I did steal it from senser....But it wasn't a "where did you go to college" routine. The funny part isn't where you went/go to college, it was a disbelief that you actually went to college. And even funnier that you changed majors from a Meaty (what was it, an Engineering Degree of some kind) to Marketing.

Some people can do well with Degrees like business, mass comm, or marketing. But those degrees can easily, and way to often do, lead to office receptionist or department store clerk.

Here's a tip for ya. A great degree to get is foreign language/interpretation. And make sure one of the languages is Chinese. There's a huge demand for that. I would recommend that degree to any kid going into college right now. I wouldn't be recommending mass comm, business or marketing.

 

[bucky]

When I asked him where he went to school I was being sarcastic and making fun of the grammar error he made. I don't really care where he went to school. Nice attempt 4/10. Maybe you'll improve with age.

I did notice that you went back and edited your post and highlighted the grammar error. It struck me funny that you highlight a typo instead of making some kind of intelligent response. But I guess that's your MO.

I was even going to thank you for the correction!!!!!

 

[killgod]

are you guys done pissing on each other yet?

 

[Bear Pand]

There were some weird ones. There were some really weird ones in Mass Comm and Marketing as well (back at my College). But if you're saying that CS/Math majors are weird, then you have not met very many. You seem pretty closed minded, for a college student.

And I was just responding to you insinuating that I didn't have a college degree. The "Oh Nowhere" comment.

From what I can tell, back when I was in school,,,,,
Math/Comp Sci Degree >>>>>>> Marketing Degree.



I did steal it from senser....But it wasn't a "where did you go to college" routine. The funny part isn't where you went/go to college, it was a disbelief that you actually went to college. And even funnier that you changed majors from a Meaty (what was it, an Engineering Degree of some kind) to Marketing.

Some people can do well with Degrees like business, mass comm, or marketing. But those degrees can easily, and way to often do, lead to office receptionist or department store clerk.

Here's a tip for ya. A great degree to get is foreign language/interpretation. And make sure one of the languages is Chinese. There's a huge demand for that. I would recommend that degree to any kid going into college right now. I wouldn't be recommending mass comm, business or marketing.

Eh whatever, I majored in something I enjoyed, I don't really care what the demand is for it. I don't really care which major is better or worse than the next. I'm not about to go get a degree in foreign language / interpretation then hate myself everyday when I wake up for work. That's why I switched out of engineering, I didn't like it, and wouldn't like doing it everyday for 40 years. I got in on an academic schollie so...it's whatever to me.

I did notice that you went back and edited your post and highlighted the grammar error. It struck me funny that you highlight a typo instead of making some kind of intelligent response. But I guess that's your MO.

I was even going to thank you for the correction!!!!!

Nah you can't call someone stupid and make an grammatical error while doing so, thems the internet rules.

 

[bucky]

are you guys done pissing on each other yet?

No....ralaw told me that I really needed to find a e-rival. I'm not very good at the e-rival thing, but we're trying.

Eh whatever, I majored in something I enjoyed, I don't really care what the demand is for it. I don't really care which major is better or worse than the next. I'm not about to go get a degree in foreign language / interpretation then hate myself everyday when I wake up for work. That's why I switched out of engineering, I didn't like it, and wouldn't like doing it everyday for 40 years. I got in on an academic schollie so...it's whatever to me.

Wish you the best with the degree!!!!

Nah you can't call someone stupid and make an grammatical error while doing so, thems the internet rules.

I look at content and the points people are trying to make on an internet message board. Not so concerned about simple typo's. Technical documents are a different story. Those are serious business. Internet....Not so much.

 

[killgod]

Eh whatever, I majored in something I enjoyed, I don't really care what the demand is for it. I don't really care which major is better or worse than the next. I'm not about to go get a degree in foreign language / interpretation then hate myself everyday when I wake up for work. That's why I switched out of engineering, I didn't like it, and wouldn't like doing it everyday for 40 years. I got in on an academic schollie so...it's whatever to me.

I usually find your posts utter shit.


But this one works.

:shakehands:


I swear if eating human shit was a high paying career, some guys would be on the internet arguing why you are an idiot for not choosing to go that path.

 

[Bear Pand]

I usually find your posts utter shit.


But this one works.

:shakehands:


I swear if eating human shit was a high paying career, some guys would be on the internet arguing why you are an idiot for not choosing to go that path.

Your posts are usually full of whining and crying but this one was okay too. I agree though you only get one life can't waste pursuing some career just cause it's in demand or pays well. A lot of dudes like to beat their chest and point to their major, if you didn't choose something you like you LOST.

 

[bucky]

I usually find your posts utter shit.

me too

But this one works.

:shakehands:

Me too. You do need to enjoy what you do for a living.

 

[killgod]

Your posts are usually full of whining and crying but this one was okay too. I agree though you only get one life can't waste pursuing some career just cause it's in demand or pays well. A lot of dudes like to beat their chest and point to their major, if you didn't choose something you like you LOST.

lulz.

even right now I'm 12 hours into a 18 hour shift......and I'm cool with it, cause I like what I do for now.

if this was two years ago when I worked security at a concert venue and did shifts this long......I'd be punching babies angry about it.

 

[Bear Pand]

me too

Whatever you don't have to like me or my posts. Just know when you make some lame, terrible Stallworth analogy, I'm gonna call you on it. When you get defensive and start biting other people's (Senser's) shtick, I'm gonna call you on it. And when you try to pound your chest and flash your Math and CS double major I'm gonna tell you to sit your nerdy ass down.

 

[killgod]

What do you do?

Net Admin/Tech Analyst for Reuters.

Certainly not something I plan to do for the next 50 years, but i find it interesting and enjoyable.