09-26-2013, 11:17 PM
I don't think there's a sob story here or that she's likely to get off without an arrest record.
The fact is that the sentencing of 20 years was rendered under incorrect jury instructions. Maybe the result will be the same with the correct self defense instructions in the next trial. IDK.
She would have been wise to take the 3 years that Corey originally offered her to plea, given her actions that day. Too late now.
Based on the facts and circumstances, 20 years is too much, in my opinion. I could see a few years for child endangerment and illegal discharge of a weapon (without the aggravated assault). She'd have a record and lose gun privileges.
I think Corey plans to try the exact same case though and may not offer lessers. We'll see.
The fact is that the sentencing of 20 years was rendered under incorrect jury instructions. Maybe the result will be the same with the correct self defense instructions in the next trial. IDK.
She would have been wise to take the 3 years that Corey originally offered her to plea, given her actions that day. Too late now.
Based on the facts and circumstances, 20 years is too much, in my opinion. I could see a few years for child endangerment and illegal discharge of a weapon (without the aggravated assault). She'd have a record and lose gun privileges.
I think Corey plans to try the exact same case though and may not offer lessers. We'll see.