Court lasted from Tuesday morning on July 14th through Friday at the end of the day.  This was a LONG trial!  It was actually kind of close, and the slippery defendant got the arson charge dismissed almost right away!

He was charged with second degree arson, second degree burglary, felonious larceny, and felonious possession of stolen goods.  He got off on everything except felonious possession of stolen goods!

The defendant was a habitual felon and almost got off on it being habitual, too.  He was facing about 11-22 months (non-habitual), or if it was habitual, 6.5+ years.

When it came to the sentencing part,the judge said it was ‘confusing’ keeping up with his record.

The judge was surprised with his 20+ convictions over three counties, 8+ of which were for possession of stolen goods, and 11 or so felony convictions.  In the end, the he had little sympathy for him, even after he and his attorney tried to talk him into being easy on him. The defendant booked 133 months minimum (11 yrs, 1 month), or 169 maximum (14 yrs, 1 month), with no bond.

I did not get restitution, nor did my roommate – even though he did get most of the things that were stolen back.  I think the pawn shop got the most for restitution, around $248 or something I believe! haha

Needless to say, many people were satisfied with this sentencing.  Now it’s on with life for me!