Can we do a betting pool on Chauvin's sentence?

[Chainfire]

I am betting on three years, with him actually serving about half of that. I am hoping for a minimum of ten years, but I am not holding my breath......

[hlthe2b]

1. Judge already found that aggravating factors apply. A very short sentence would seem

totally incompatible with that.

The average prison sentence on that charge for a defendant who had no prior criminal record is 12.5 years and that is without aggravating factors. I'm going to say 15 years.

[Mr.Bill]

2. Yeah, unfortunately less than five years.

Maybe he'll get put in general population and someone will kneel on his neck for nine minutes.

[Chainfire]

5. I don't want to see him tortured

But I would like to see him come out much older, if not much wiser.

[RegularJam]

6. Being pro-torture sucks. nt

[USALiberal]

30. Wow, maybe delete this! Nt

[Budi]

3. I'm going with 15 yrs. Probation in 10.

MPLS will be LIT on Fire if its any less.

Having no inside info, I'm going with 15

[Vinca]

15. That's what I was thinking. He'll be inside 10 - 15.

[GoodRaisin]

4. 3 years would be shocking.

I've been thinking more like 25 years to life.

[WarGamer]

13. won't be... there are gang bangers who kill in drive-bys who get 5-7.

[USALiberal]

31. Really? Nt

[Chainfire]

19. I hope that you are right, but you may be as optimistic as I am pessimistic.

[sarisataka]

21. Since life isn't possible

Under second degree murder we can eliminate that possibility right away

[GoodRaisin]

26. Okay.

Guess I was saying more what I would like to see rather than being realistic. I'll go with 25 years then, if that's possible for second degree murder.

[Chainfire]

9. Ten may do it.

[Chainfire]

11. That may be in a lot of our minds,

you have to wonder if it will also be in the Judge's mind?

[WarGamer]

14. SHOULD a Judge take the emotions of the community in mind during sentencing?

[Chainfire]

16. No, that would not be justice

[GulfCoast66]

23. Absolutely not.

Follow sentencing guidelines. Some on DU want life. I understand the sentiment, but would not be the way we do things.

I’m guessing 12 years.

[ProfessorGAC]

8. The Judge's Statements Make Me Go Higher

And, the fact that it's multiple charges.
I'm going with 10-15, 6 minimum in jail before parole.
Also, banned from holding a position in law enforcement.

[Chainfire]

18. Convicted felons can not be in possession of a firearm by Federal law

I think that effectively eliminates the chances of him being police again.

[ProfessorGAC]

20. At Least In Minnesota

I'm not sure how thoroughly some states do background checks.
So, a ban might be useless anyway.

[Chainfire]

22. Do you really thing that Chauvin could fly under any police department's radar? Ever?

If his conviction stands appeal, he will be in violation of Federal law if he come within reach of a firearm; and no state laws will be able to stand in the BATFE's way in the matter. That charge alone could get him another ten years in Club Fed.

Chauvin is done as a cop, or any other professional as far as that goes. His best hope would be to work for someone like the NRA who may welcome him with open arms. Of course, with a little luck, by the time he gets out of prison, the NRA may be a bad memory.

[ProfessorGAC]

24. Is This Worth Battling About?

Seems unnecessary.
Do I have an inherent distrust of police departments? Yes.
So, there we are.

[Chainfire]

32. It is a discussion, not a battle

An exchange of ideas, a search for truth. If you make a statement, be prepared to defend it or retract it.

[redstatebluegirl]

10. They are going to appeal no matter what they give him.

[WarGamer]

12. I'm at 7

[Elessar Zappa]

17. 10 years.

He might serve 7. I hope it’s more though.

[hookaleft]

25. 20-30 years.......

I made an op about this yesterday....


https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215547110

[Turbineguy]

27. He'll do fine in prison

he can hook up with a Nazi gang. He's trained to kill and enjoys it.

[hookaleft]

28. He won't survive his sentence........

that is my bet.

[Chainfire]

33. In prison, he will not have a gun. That can take the wind out of the sails of bullies.

[Raine]

29. 7yrs is my bet. nt