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Originally Posted by dhcg86
two things here
a) your hand to hand training was much better than mine. I am jealous
b) what the judge did is bull****(in my non lawyer eyes)
how does the guy attacking you have any bearing on a crime he previously commited AND a sentence that was already given?
judge should be in jail imo
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Originally Posted by Garick
I think dhcg's point is that it should be a separate assault charge, rather than a sentence enhancement. Judges have a lot of leeway on sentencing for many/most charges, though, and it saves a lot of money and time to just enhance the original sentence/
yes!
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth_A...s_Constitution
Imo, dude wasnt given a trial for his assualt charge, and the judge certainly isnt a fair person to be handing out such a charge given that said judge has to be somewhat emotionally involved with the criminals case (prolly irritated that it took so long, or maybe he thinks guy is a scumbag, which is also a bias)
Basically, get this man a new trial. And I realize it costs more to have a new trial, but thats why everyone pays taxes