Poor, poor Paris Hilton - Page 4

Not Afraid · 06-08-2007, 12:37 PM

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Hilton's mother was later seen pacing the hallways, telling reporters, "I'm paralyzed right now." Paris' father Rick is still in the courtroom.

LOL!

Kevy Baby · 06-08-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

LOL!

Rates right up there with "No one goes to Disneyland any more - it's too crowded."

Gemini Cricket · 06-08-2007, 12:42 PM

Good.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-08-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

It is, of course, a different jurisdiction but Lost's Michelle Rodriguez was sentenced to 60 days for a similar parole violation and after serving one day was shifted to community service and a lengthy probation.

But is that the standard for people with similar such violations, or is that the standard for wealthy/famous people with similar such violations? I don't know either way, but if this judge is simply trying to get Paris to serve a sentence that resembles the sentence and average violator would be required to serve, then he deserves a bonus, no matter the expense to the system.

I certainly wouldn't support her being made an example of by receiving a greater punishment than is normally afforded a non-celebrity in her situation. I most definitely support her being made an example of by receiving the same punishment.

Kevy Baby · 06-08-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I've [heard] opins from a couple of lawyers and one judge that her sentence was par for the crimes - she got no less and no more than the average [for this crime].

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Alex · 06-08-2007, 01:09 PM

According to the sheriff his treatment of Hilton is more the norm.

According to a criminal defense attorney I know, for non violent misdemeanors, it is rare to spend more than a few days actually in jail regardless of actual sentence since the jails are crowded.

I have no direct knowledge either, but most of the people I know who do know stuff about this feel that even 25 days actually in jail for her offense would be extremely unusual, let alone 45. And that a prohibition on shifting to house arrest is also very unusual since she has no history of violence or evasion.

But if their wrong and the typical peon on the street would do 25-40 days in a cell then yes, she deserves the same. But nothing I've seen indicates that is the case and making an example of someone is just as big an abuse of the system, in my view, as going easy on her.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-08-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Kevin and Bean had someone on their show this morning who was saying that if a [non-famous] person had committed the offenses that Paris did the sentence would be a lot less than the one Paris received. On one hand the judge was trying to make an example out of her (mandatory jail, no other way to serve the time), on the other hand he was too hard on her because of who she is [and what she represents].

Just what I heard today, not my opinion.

Two sources, conflicting info. So I still don't know which is the truth. Though were I to make an educated guess, Alex's version sounds the most likely (the actual sentence minus the restrictive caveats is pretty normal , while having that sentence commuted due to the realities of an over-stressed jail system is equally normal).

katiesue · 06-08-2007, 01:15 PM

Isn't part of the issue then that they released her for a "medical" condition insted of just saying this is the norm and we generally release non-violent offenders because we don't have the room for them?

Gemini Cricket · 06-08-2007, 01:47 PM

I blame the parents.
At some point in her life the parents should have said, "Cut the sh!t, dear."

Snowflake · 06-08-2007, 02:07 PM

Well, for the time being, Paris will now experience a very simple life.
Do the time and learn from the lesson and be responsible for once in your life, you and the world will be better for it.

26 going on 3

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"It's not right!" shouted Hilton, who violated her probation in a reckless driving case. "Mom!" she cried out to her mother.

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06-08-2007, 01:09 PM	#36
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	According to the sheriff his treatment of Hilton is more the norm. According to a criminal defense attorney I know, for non violent misdemeanors, it is rare to spend more than a few days actually in jail regardless of actual sentence since the jails are crowded. I have no direct knowledge either, but most of the people I know who do know stuff about this feel that even 25 days actually in jail for her offense would be extremely unusual, let alone 45. And that a prohibition on shifting to house arrest is also very unusual since she has no history of violence or evasion. But if their wrong and the typical peon on the street would do 25-40 days in a cell then yes, she deserves the same. But nothing I've seen indicates that is the case and making an example of someone is just as big an abuse of the system, in my view, as going easy on her.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Isn't part of the issue then that they released her for a "medical" condition insted of just saying this is the norm and we generally release non-violent offenders because we don't have the room for them? __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I blame the parents. At some point in her life the parents should have said, "Cut the sh!t, dear."
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