the "he never meant to hurt anyone" closing argument from his lawyer didn't sway the jury. I mean if that's all you got you need to do like bigbb said and take the plea.
so I'm not sure what the likelihood he actually gets 45 years is but it sure sounds like he's going away for a pretty long time even if he gets a little bit of a break.
so I'm not sure what the likelihood he actually gets 45 years is but it sure sounds like he's going away for a pretty long time even if he gets a little bit of a break.
guy who has won the no talent lotto and blew it. I don't wish incarceration on anyone but I'm thrilled he's off the radio. It gives me another option to listen to in am. I enjoy Gio even if it means having to listen to his bitter jealous partner too.
Interesting. That would definitely be less than I initially thought.
He thinks there are a lot of reasons he won't be locked up with the key thrown away. For starters, the defense is going to ask for leniency due to Carton's addiction to gambling and that given the proper treatment, he can be a productive part of society. If it went this way, a condition of his early release will be he never step foot in a casino again. Since this is his first time doing anything like that, it's a defense that might play well.
For context, Madoff got 150 years for defrauding investors out of 36 billion dollars. Carton defrauded investors out of 5.6 million. That's 0.015% of Madoff's scheme. So while the sentence won't be 0.015% of Madoff's of course, it's fair to assume he won't get the book thrown at him, too.
I am glad that this piece of garbage got what he deserved.
I feel terrible for his kids but his wife surely knew what a piece of shit human being he was when she decided to marry him. I have very little sympathy for her.
I am glad that this piece of garbage got what he deserved.
I feel terrible for his kids but his wife surely knew what a piece of shit human being he was when she decided to marry him. I have very little sympathy for her.
Some people are very good at hiding things from their spouse. If she did know then I have no sympathy for her.
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sounds about right. The charges were wire fraud and securities fraud and conspiracy for same. The amount at issue was substantial (millions), but it was a non-violent crime and he'll likely claim his acts were caused by a gambling addiction. He'll have a sentencing hearing, and whether he shows contrition and admits his wrongdoing may figure into what his sentence is. His behaviour in jail will be a big factor in how long before he's paroled. Financially he's ruined and if this doesn't end his radio career I don't know what will.
I'd guess that the next time he speaks into a mike it will be to ask "you want fries with that?"
"We're not going to white collar resort prison... Â
incarcerate this guy for decades because he was a horrible sports better and forged his name on a check.
IF it won’t be wasted on him it will be someone else. I care more about this type of crime than weed peddlers. He scammed people out of heir money, fuck him.
I am glad that this piece of garbage got what he deserved.
I feel terrible for his kids but his wife surely knew what a piece of shit human being he was when she decided to marry him. I have very little sympathy for her.
Some people are very good at hiding things from their spouse. If she did know then I have no sympathy for her.
I doubt she knew of the fraud, but she certainly knew he was an enormous asshole. So it shouldn't come as too mhm of a shock that a horrible human being would resort to stealing money from people.
Will serve roughly 85% of any sentence imposed by the judge.
The 45 year number is not real, that is the max allowed by statutes. Zero chance of that.
The actual sentence will be determined by federal sentencing guidelines. Too complicated to compute here. Educated guess would be 3-5 years depending upon certain factors.
But proof of a serious gambling condition can be used in the discretion of the court to reduce any sentence. Depends on the proofs and that particular judge.
There’s no parole in federal prison. If he gets 10-12 years he’s looking at 8-10 years best case scenario.
I wouldn’t be so quick to assume the judge gives a light sentence. He’s shown no remorse and he caused a significant amount of loss to victims. Also, practically every white collar defendant claims he’s an addict of some sort if only to get in less shitty prison.
Unless he was convicted of far lesser crimes than what Meli Â
Also depends on whether the criminal is considered "rehabilitated".
With this jerk, that is a total wild card. Pre-prison, he would never consider himself culpable for anything. It would be great if prison changes him, he loses his dickhead personality and gets out of prison early.....
wouldn't you take the stand and defend yourself? A guy who talks for a living couldn't go on the stand and defend/lie about his actions
Keep in mind that this isn't the court of public opinion. It is often a better strategy to not have the accused take the stand to defend himself.
When a defendant testifies, it can have a pronounced effect upon the jury where they are expecting the defendant to prove his innocence, which is unfair to the accused. A defendant doesn't have to prove his innocence. Rather, the burden is always on the state to prove that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Also, by testifying, a defendant opens himself up to cross-examination which is unpredictable and can give the state a chance to score a few points and add to its case.
You and I have different philosophies about things. Me I m open to hearing other points of view. I get what you say about the people he robbed. I also think 3 or 4 years out of a life, in prison is pretty significant.
I would like to see him rehabilitate and maybe as a well known ex-con make a difference and help others.
I understand the pain he has caused, my oldest son lost $500,000, to a scam artist. I hate that guy, but I don't want him to spend the rest of his life in prison. That s me.
You, seems to me, at least here on this board, your go to move on dissenting opinion, is to name call and degrade.
To be honest not really interested in what you believe about me or my opinions.
While I actually learn things about football from some of your posts. I find your name calling extremely boorish and childish.
Generally speaking, the federal prosecutors don't bring cases like this to trial unless they are fairly certain they will win. They have something like an 80%+ conviction rate.
I'm somehwat torn on the comments of feeling for his wife and kids Â
She may or may not have known about this. But, she had to know about at least some of his issues and she had to know what a douche he is. Plus, she and her kids benefitted from all his illegal and illicit activities.
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Bummer.
Adios Craig.
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Bummer.
The likelihood of the max is zero point zero.
thought it was 5 years
That sounds about right.
Interesting. That would definitely be less than I initially thought.
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and will serve 3 to 4 if he behaves.
Interesting. That would definitely be less than I initially thought.
He thinks there are a lot of reasons he won't be locked up with the key thrown away. For starters, the defense is going to ask for leniency due to Carton's addiction to gambling and that given the proper treatment, he can be a productive part of society. If it went this way, a condition of his early release will be he never step foot in a casino again. Since this is his first time doing anything like that, it's a defense that might play well.
For context, Madoff got 150 years for defrauding investors out of 36 billion dollars. Carton defrauded investors out of 5.6 million. That's 0.015% of Madoff's scheme. So while the sentence won't be 0.015% of Madoff's of course, it's fair to assume he won't get the book thrown at him, too.
I feel terrible for his kids but his wife surely knew what a piece of shit human being he was when she decided to marry him. I have very little sympathy for her.
Well, he stole a bunch of money, if that makes you feel any better. This wasn't exactly a victimless crime.
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I am glad that this piece of garbage got what he deserved.
I feel terrible for his kids but his wife surely knew what a piece of shit human being he was when she decided to marry him. I have very little sympathy for her.
Some people are very good at hiding things from their spouse. If she did know then I have no sympathy for her.
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and will serve 3 to 4 if he behaves.
That sounds about right.
The maximum time off for good behavior for a federal sentence is 54 days per year. So on a ten year sentence he’d serve over 8 years.
Your friend might be thinking of a state sentence.
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I'd guess that the next time he speaks into a mike it will be to ask "you want fries with that?"
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IF it won’t be wasted on him it will be someone else. I care more about this type of crime than weed peddlers. He scammed people out of heir money, fuck him.
First of all, you left out the "steal money from people" thing.
Second of all, what's your proposed alternative?
Odd post.
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I am glad that this piece of garbage got what he deserved.
I feel terrible for his kids but his wife surely knew what a piece of shit human being he was when she decided to marry him. I have very little sympathy for her.
Some people are very good at hiding things from their spouse. If she did know then I have no sympathy for her.
I doubt she knew of the fraud, but she certainly knew he was an enormous asshole. So it shouldn't come as too mhm of a shock that a horrible human being would resort to stealing money from people.
I hope 3 to 4 years and he finds a way to pick up the pieces
I hope 3 to 4 years and he finds a way to pick up the pieces
And he ruined many people's lives by stealing their money.
People are legitimately nuts.
I hope 3 to 4 years and he finds a way to pick up the pieces
And what message does that send to everyone else? Seems to me that if the precedent is 3 years its a risk that I should look into...
The 45 year number is not real, that is the max allowed by statutes. Zero chance of that.
The actual sentence will be determined by federal sentencing guidelines. Too complicated to compute here. Educated guess would be 3-5 years depending upon certain factors.
But proof of a serious gambling condition can be used in the discretion of the court to reduce any sentence. Depends on the proofs and that particular judge.
Exactly how much of YOUR tax dollars are going to be allocated for Cartons prison stay? A penny? Less?
I hope 3 to 4 years and he finds a way to pick up the pieces
How about the people who he robbed? What do they get? Nothing.
Some of you guys are wacky.
There’s no parole in federal prison. If he gets 10-12 years he’s looking at 8-10 years best case scenario.
I wouldn’t be so quick to assume the judge gives a light sentence. He’s shown no remorse and he caused a significant amount of loss to victims. Also, practically every white collar defendant claims he’s an addict of some sort if only to get in less shitty prison.
With this jerk, that is a total wild card. Pre-prison, he would never consider himself culpable for anything. It would be great if prison changes him, he loses his dickhead personality and gets out of prison early.....
Keep in mind that this isn't the court of public opinion. It is often a better strategy to not have the accused take the stand to defend himself.
When a defendant testifies, it can have a pronounced effect upon the jury where they are expecting the defendant to prove his innocence, which is unfair to the accused. A defendant doesn't have to prove his innocence. Rather, the burden is always on the state to prove that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Also, by testifying, a defendant opens himself up to cross-examination which is unpredictable and can give the state a chance to score a few points and add to its case.
I would like to see him rehabilitate and maybe as a well known ex-con make a difference and help others.
I understand the pain he has caused, my oldest son lost $500,000, to a scam artist. I hate that guy, but I don't want him to spend the rest of his life in prison. That s me.
You, seems to me, at least here on this board, your go to move on dissenting opinion, is to name call and degrade.
To be honest not really interested in what you believe about me or my opinions.
While I actually learn things about football from some of your posts. I find your name calling extremely boorish and childish.