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Update on Joey Branch and the cyclist-sentencing date set
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:08 pm
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Predictions on his sentence?
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"Joseph Branch has completely ruined my life," Morris told the judge. "Branch was smiling as he left the court, because his lawyer thought they got a win, but whatever, same thing, nothing's different."
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Actual sentencing for Branch was pushed back to March 18 because of motions for a new trial which were filed by Branch's new defense team, then withdrawn Wednesday morning. Branch faces up to 30 years in prison for his conviction.
Predictions on his sentence?
This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 3:09 pm
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Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:10 pm to TheIndulger
death
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:17 pm to TheIndulger
I know the guy a little and really could care less what his sentence is. He always came across as a prick that thinks he is above everyone else. I haven't talked to the guy in probably 10 years so maybe he changed but I never cared for him. He deserves whatever punishment is given to him. I'm interested to see what he gets.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:18 pm to TheIndulger
Hopefully they throw the book at him, but they probably won't because it's south Louisiana and drunk driving isn't taken seriously except as a revenue generator.
Get caught driving drunk? Pay the fine.
Get caught driving drunk and kill someone? Pay a bigger fine.
Get caught driving drunk? Pay the fine.
Get caught driving drunk and kill someone? Pay a bigger fine.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:21 pm to TheIndulger
Anybody else notice they used tigerdroppings as a source for the picture in the video?
Also, he'll probably do 5 years and get out for good behavior or some shite. LA is so weak on drunk drivers it's silly.
Also, he'll probably do 5 years and get out for good behavior or some shite. LA is so weak on drunk drivers it's silly.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:22 pm to BottomlandBrew
sad but true.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:32 pm to tigerweb
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know the guy a little and really could care less what his sentence is. He always came across as a prick that thinks he is above everyone else. I haven't talked to the guy in probably 10 years so maybe he changed but I never cared for him. He deserves whatever punishment is given to him. I'm interested to see what he gets.
I hope he gets a stiff sentence as well b/c he was driving way too fast way too drunk(i'm actually a proponent of the bac up to .13 and then first dwi is treated like a 3rd with regards to current penalties).
I have said for years(I've driven Perkins since it was widened), that's one DANGEROUS road to ride a bike on at night. Nobody deserves to be hit and killed but the risk of riding side by side at night at that particular curve is just ABSURDLY high. I have seen two people almost get hit there before in recent years(driver swerves at last second to left lane).
Perkins needs a fricking bike lane from highland to City Park , bottomline. I think the families should focus a civil suit on that aspect.
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Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:33 pm to TheIndulger
hopefully the max, and then hopefully someone runs him over once he gets out. I haven't heard a single redeemable thing about this guy.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:34 pm to Horsemeat
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Anybody else notice they used tigerdroppings as a source for the picture in the video?
Larry Leo is replacing Brian Williams...
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:36 pm to TheIndulger
I know people who knew the victim and other people who know the offender. It's odd watching the hatred flow. Obviously it's warranted... I mean, the dude killed somebody. And seriously injured someone else. But seeing people's vitriolic anger bubble up next to people who are clearly friends of Branch is at the very least interesting.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:36 pm to TheIndulger
Did you see his lawyer Jimmie Mannassa said that his client had been through a Traumatizing experience too? 
Nice work Jimmie, pocket your 30k fee and watch your client get the max with that brilliant defense.
Nice work Jimmie, pocket your 30k fee and watch your client get the max with that brilliant defense.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:37 pm to TheIndulger
5-7 yrs is my prediction
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:39 pm to Giantkiller
I know people on both sides too and I've purposely stayed out of it. Joey killed someone and it could have been prevented. It's really sad for the families of both parties.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:39 pm to TheIndulger
He'll probably end up getting 8-12 years but only do about a 3rd of that
unfortunately, in 2012, vehicular homicide was not considered a crime of violence so he wouldnt have to serve the mandatory 85%
ETA: could be much more or much less, i dont know who the judge is
unfortunately, in 2012, vehicular homicide was not considered a crime of violence so he wouldnt have to serve the mandatory 85%
ETA: could be much more or much less, i dont know who the judge is
This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:43 pm to mikelbr
I hate to bring his sexual preference in this but this ole boy is gonna have a difficult time in the pen. I used to hear him always talking about being able to turn straight guys gay. (which is impossible if you are straight) But that attitude is gonna get his @ss punished. literally.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:47 pm to tigerweb
Joey is gay?
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:50 pm to tigerweb
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I used to hear him always talking about being able to turn straight guys gay
Interesting
From all accounts the guy is cocky, and the bulldog receipt with the shitty tip that surfaced didn't help
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:55 pm to Mad_Mardigan
Wait, he ran over someone at night? On Seigen? Riding two abreast?
Seems like some contributory negligence there to me. I mean common sense should come in to play at some point in all this.
Of course if he was drunk that puts all the burden on him.....
Seems like some contributory negligence there to me. I mean common sense should come in to play at some point in all this.
Of course if he was drunk that puts all the burden on him.....
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:56 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
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Wait, he ran over someone at night? On Seigen? Riding two abreast?
Seems like some contributory negligence there to me. I mean common sense should come in to play at some point in all this.
Of course if he was drunk that puts all the burden on him.....
He wasn't just drunk, he had some astronomical BAC.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 3:57 pm to TheIndulger
didn't one/both of the bikers test positive for marijuana?
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