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WWL "Expert: DA tossing 'hot potato' LSU case to grand jury "
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:05 pm
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Legal analyst Tim Meche noted, "This case is a hot potato that no prosecutor really wants to handle."
He says the district attorney likely wants to see this case go away.
"Nothing would make him happier than to have an independent, unbiased grand jury make the decision that it's not a case worth going forward," Meche said.
Whatever happens, he doesn't expect it to take long. "Conceivably Jordan Jefferson could be cleared by next week."
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Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:06 pm to austintigerdad
This falls under the category of "no shite."
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:07 pm to Antonio Moss
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This falls under the category of "no shite."
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:07 pm to Antonio Moss
quote:For most. There are few who will be around shortly to reconvene.
This falls under the category of "no shite."
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:08 pm to Antonio Moss
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This falls under the category of "no shite."
While true, it is interesting to hear a legal professionals opinion on the matter.
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:08 pm to austintigerdad
Just heard on WRKF that te DNA evidence is inconclusive.
Maybe Germans but I don't live here like some do.
Maybe Germans but I don't live here like some do.
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:11 pm to austintigerdad
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This case is a hot potato that no prosecutor really wants to handle.
'Duh' of the century. It's a no-win scenario for a guy elected to office.
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:13 pm to Antonio Moss
Another question for you Antonio, if you don't mind (and others in the "know").
What happens if the grand jury does not indict Jefferson? Could he still be charged with a lesser offense, or is there some type of "double jeopardy" that comes into play?
I'm sure there is aways a chance of this going to Civil Court. My questions are regarding the criminal side of this issue.
What happens if the grand jury does not indict Jefferson? Could he still be charged with a lesser offense, or is there some type of "double jeopardy" that comes into play?
I'm sure there is aways a chance of this going to Civil Court. My questions are regarding the criminal side of this issue.
This post was edited on 9/20/11 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:16 pm to jrodLSUke
If memory serves me correctly, double jeopardy does not attach to grand jury proceedings. I don't practice criminal law so I really can't remember
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:18 pm to jrodLSUke
quote:The DA can file a bill of information. However, that is EXCPETIONALLY unlikely in this case.
What happens if the grand jury does not indict Jefferson?
There is no double jeopardy at this stage,
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:26 pm to just me
This is really a simple situation at this point for the DA and for Coach Miles. If the grand jury doesn't indict, the case is over. The DA can credibly say that Jefferson was treated like anyone else. If the grand jury returns an indictment, Jefferson is gone for the season and will be focused on his criminal defense.
Either way, Jefferson won't be back this weekend.
Either way, Jefferson won't be back this weekend.
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:28 pm to jrodLSUke
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What happens if the grand jury does not charge Jefferson? Could he still be charged with a lesser offense, or is there some type of "double jeopardy" that comes into play?
Tricky question.
The GJ can charge him with a lesser offense.
If the GJ no bills the charge, technically double jeopardy would not attach. But there is zero chance that the DA would reinstitute charges in this case.
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I'm sure there is aways a chance of this going to Civil Court. My questions are regarding the criminal side of this issue.
Civil matters have no bearing on double jeopardy or criminal charges.
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:30 pm to TriumphTiger
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This case is a hot potato that no prosecutor really wants to handle.
'Duh' of the century. It's a no-win scenario for a guy elected to office.
Hillar Moore is about as sorry and worthless as they come in my opinion. Take the case and look at the facts. BOOM..no case...Josh and Jordan Walk.
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:31 pm to MrAndroid
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Hillar Moore is about as sorry and worthless as they come in my opinion.
Hillar Moore is a really good DA.
Posted on 9/20/11 at 1:40 pm to Antonio Moss
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But there is zero chance that the DA would reinstitute charges in this case.
But the civil suit would be almost assuredly filed immediately. And Miles and JJ will be dealing with that through football season. So, this doesnt 'go away' with the grand jury.
Posted on 9/20/11 at 2:41 pm to RobbBobb
Who cares about a civil suit.
Posted on 9/21/11 at 5:02 am to 5Alive
i think it was a bad deal from the get go and mest up a young man life 
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