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I'm going to have to do some more fact checking on this, but the information comes from the Facebook page of a Manchester lawyer. I'm skeptical and will need to check the new DA's positions on things because this is also just a blatant attempt to get business during Bonnaroo season.
"As Bonnaroo approaches, there are some things you need to know if you're charged with a criminal offense at the festival this year. Since its inception in 2002, arrests at Bonnaroo were treated differently than arrests made in Coffee County during the rest of the year. Typically persons charged with a crime were sent a letter from the District Attorney's office, which instructed them that if they paid a contribution to the Coffee County Drug Fund or another similiar entity, then the charge would essentially be dismissed. In sum, the more serious offense was, the greater the monetary contribution was. There was no probation involved, even for very serious drug offenses.
Last year a new District Attorney was elected in Coffee County. He has made it clear that in 2015, arrests made at Bonnaroo will be treated like any other criminal prosecution in Coffee County. What this means is that if, for example, you are charged with a Class B felony drug offense during Bonnaroo, you will no longer be able to pay a $10,000 contribution and walk away. You will be required to make multiple court appearances, and your case will be prosecuted like any other Class B felony, which is punishable by eight to twelve years in prison.
If you are charged with a criminal offense at Bonnaroo this year, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to assist you in the process. You need an attorney who is familiar with the criminal justice system in Coffee County and who has a good working relationship with all the attorneys who work in the District Attorney's office. We at Burch & Stanley are both very experienced in all aspects of criminal defense, have a good working relationship with the DA's office, and are available to speak with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week."
“These Bonnaroo letters have to stop,” stated Northcott. “Those arrested at Bonnaroo receive a letter from the DA saying pay this amount of money, don’t get in trouble and the charges will be dismissed. Justice isn’t for sale. If what is appropriate the day before Bonnaroo is a conviction, just because it happens at Bonnaroo does not forgive the crime. That’s what we are doing. We are inviting criminals back each year. That’s a travesty that has to stop.”
I noticed that this was prior to elections. Hopefully this was just a play to get the conservative vote in Coffee County - and by conservative vote I mean ALL the votes in Coffee County. Not everyone that goes to Bonnaroo would fall under the 'criminal' category, and this would be a nightmare for the DA's office and a hindrance for Bonnaroo attendees. I believe the same sheriff is still in place.
Last Edit: May 22, 2015 14:05:01 GMT -5 by ゴジラ - Back to Top
“We have a procedure that two sessions judges, circuit court clerk, sheriff of Coffee County, the police chief of Manchester, representative from the DA office and director of our Drug Task Force Billy Cook [set up],” explained Layne. “The officers on the ground have discretion to issue citations for a misdemeanor. Most of these cases are small amounts of marijuana. That’s what we are talking about. Folks [from out of town] are paying a far greater price on these citations than local people.”
“We have a procedure that two sessions judges, circuit court clerk, sheriff of Coffee County, the police chief of Manchester, representative from the DA office and director of our Drug Task Force Billy Cook [set up],” explained Layne. “The officers on the ground have discretion to issue citations for a misdemeanor. Most of these cases are small amounts of marijuana. That’s what we are talking about. Folks [from out of town] are paying a far greater price on these citations than local people.”
Yeah, that was the former DA speaking. Not the current one.
“We have a procedure that two sessions judges, circuit court clerk, sheriff of Coffee County, the police chief of Manchester, representative from the DA office and director of our Drug Task Force Billy Cook [set up],” explained Layne. “The officers on the ground have discretion to issue citations for a misdemeanor. Most of these cases are small amounts of marijuana. That’s what we are talking about. Folks [from out of town] are paying a far greater price on these citations than local people.”
Yeah, that was the former DA speaking. Not the current one.
Right, so if those who implemented this policy are still around, it is less likely the DA will circumvent all of these positions to establish his own policies and procedures.
I think this is pre-election jargon that was meant to capture the conservation vote, as mentioned before.
Yeah, that was the former DA speaking. Not the current one.
Right, so if those who implemented this policy are still around, it is less likely the DA will circumvent all of these positions to establish his own policies and procedures.
I think this is pre-election jargon that was meant to capture the conservation vote, as mentioned before.
Yeah, I think that's exactly the case. Just something to fire up the base.
If every "got a letter" criminal becomes a "process through the courts" criminal, then the court system is going to become flooded, to the point of crumbling. If these "got a letter" criminals, end up being booked and held vs let go and mailed, you are going to overwhelm their jail system.
If they arrest 1/2 of 1% of people in attendance, they would be at capacity, thats if they have no one currently in jail and from this article it sounds like they are damn near capacity.
Fuck this blow hard ass sucking, knuckle dragging cousin fucker.
We were talking about this in the arrival thread the other day. Thanks for looking into it and starting a thread. The pages I looked at the other day weren't very clear.
Post by Tainted Opossum on May 22, 2015 15:55:48 GMT -5
Inforoo is like a moth to the flame with this southern fear mongering shit. Then again, the first year waka moved to Arkansas was in response to the host cities police getting a little excited with their citations. Hopefully they have Google in coffee county outside the second week of June.
As absurd as I find this seemingly new policy, can we refrain from posting ideas, suggestions, or advice on how to get "stuff" in?
As I have said before, the best way to be safe and avoid trouble is to not have anything that would get you into trouble. Unless you firmly believe that the risk is worth the reward.
We can debate the fairness of drug laws and the fairness of the local law enforcement cracking down until we are blue in the face...but as of right now ans extending through this years Roo the laws are the laws. I am sure getting caught whether under the old rules or the new is not fun and not cheap.
If they arrest 1/2 of 1% of people in attendance, they would be at capacity, thats if they have no one currently in jail and from this article it sounds like they are damn near capacity.
Fuck this blow hard ass sucking, knuckle dragging cousin fucker.
They have 300 inmates already. So assuming NOBODY else has been arrested, we're talking 100 people.
Makes me wonder how many holding cells they have and how many can fit in those?
can we refrain from posting ideas, suggestions, or advice on how to get "stuff" in?
Speaking of getting things in - does anyone have any advice on bringing in jars of peanut butter? Like do they check that the brand and type of peanut butter in the jar even match up?! Truth is I've been bringing in jars of peanut butter for years and they NEVER inspect it. Hell, I'm so confident that they wouldn't look inside that I'd be willing to smash a bottle, throw in the glass, tighten the lid, and completely overcome their "strict", no glass rule.
THEN MAYBE SHORTENED SET TIMES, LONGER GAPS BETWEEN SETS, STAGES BEGINNING LATER IN THE DAY,, A LACK OF DRPTH TO THE LINE UP AND SUB PAR HEADLINERS?!?!?!?!?
THEN MAYBE SHORTENED SET TIMES, LONGER GAPS BETWEEN SETS, STAGES BEGINNING LATER IN THE DAY,, A LACK OF DRPTH TO THE LINE UP AND SUB PAR HEADLINERS?!?!?!?!?
