John Edwards says NO to jail time
The arrogance of John Edwards
The near-certainty of six months behind bars led John Edwards to scotch a plea bargain and take his very significant chances on a jury, reports the News & Observer in a look at the last-minute wrangling that took place behind the scenes. Prosecutors put on the table a deal in which Edwards would plead guilty to three misdemeanor charges—allowing him to keep his law license—but his lawyers wouldn’t even be allowed to argue for alternatives such as a halfway house or house arrest that would let him care for his young children.
John Edwards willing to roll dice
Instead, Edwards now faces six felony charges and the possibility of 30 years in prison. He had turned down an earlier deal that would have required him to plead guilty to at least one felony, notes the N&O, because he would’ve lost the right to practice law.
What are your thoughts? Was this a wise decision for John Edwards or was it just an expression of arrogance?
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Johnny, Johnny…take the misdemeanors and get on with the rest of your life. Back when I did criminal defense I had a lot of clients who “didn’t do it” until we got a good deal from the prosecutor.
I agree Collin. Seems like the dice roll is more of a risk for his kids. Isn’t he a family man? Joking!