Graycap23 said:

Those are examples of complete idiots. But I still don't understand why you think following the law is part of a "game" for the famous.

SCNDLS said:

See orgnote.

Graycap23 said:

TheBoyfromtheBand said:

He broke the law. Why doesn't he deserve jail time?
IF he's an example it's only because he's in the public eye.
Why should he get off when the neighborhood no name IS getting a prison sentence?

SUPRMAN said:

The atty on ESPN even said that him being out on bail would be unheard of for a regular joe with the same charge.

JerseyKRS said:

Really? Why not?

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas was charged Thursday with felony gun possession in connection with a Dec. 21 locker room confrontation with a teammate.

Prosecutors charged Arenas with one count of carrying a pistol without a license, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. The charges were filed in D.C. Superior Court in an "information," a document that often signals a plea deal.

http://www.cbsnews.com/st...7898.shtml


So why has he pled guilty and why was he charged in the District of Columbia?

TheBoyfromtheBand said:

Looking for logic but not finding it . . . .

BlackAdder7 said:

It's not about what happened during the "incident" between them.
He's being charged with having an unlicensed weapon in the District of Columbia in violation of District law.
The rest is irrelevant. Doesn't matter if he were provoked or not.
He clearly violated the law before being provoked.

SUPRMAN said:

I think what added to the charge was that the arena was within 100 feet or yards from a school or day care and that makes it a more serious charge.

SUPRMAN said:

because his guns were not registered in DC

SUPRMAN said:

because people break the law everyday, that doesn't mean jail time is the appropriate punishment.

TheBoyfromtheBand said:

But the law is written with the penalty included.
It's not whether jail time is appropriate or not. IF that's the penalty under the law then it has been deemed appropriate.

Are you suggesting that the law should apply to some, but not all? Why?

TheBoyfromtheBand said:

Which is a violation of the law and he admits he violated the law. So face the penalty written into the law . . . .

SUPRMAN said:

the punishment should match the crime

TheBoyfromtheBand said:

That's what you said before. Again, should the law apply to some, not all?
When the law was written the punishment was included. But now that it's applied to someone you favor, like, etc., it shouldn't apply?
Shouldn't the law be impartial?

SUPRMAN said:

The law is written, but it's an unwritten code that people that brake the law over and over and over again will get it worse than a first time lawbreaker.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Um this is his SECOND gun possession conviction.

SCNDLS said:

Yeah, he had one back in 2003 with the Warriors.

SCNDLS said:

I'm not questioning the sentence. But if it's not illegal to possess a firearm in D.C. as was alleged earlier on this thread, then why plead guilty to something that isn't illegal? How are you even charged if it's not illegal.
That's BEFORE and sentencing enhancements.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

'Unwritten code' is not the law. And depending on how the law is written it may not allow for a reduced sentence. Then there is no room for the 'unwritten code.'

LittleBLUECorvette said:

So you aren't counting that one? Or is he just a first time offender in D.C. and that should earn leniency?

SUPRMAN said:

I am counting that one

SUPRMAN said:

he's charged with the felony because his DUMB RICH ass didn't even have his firearms REGISTERED.

SUPRMAN said:

It's not illegal to possess a REGISTERED firearm in D.C. (since 07). He plead guilty to carrying a pistol without a license. How he got away without further charges I'll attribute to his wealth and fame.

I'm not trying to beat a dead horse, but it seems very simple to me SUPRAMAN.

The firearms control regulations act was passed in 1976. This law effectively prohibited residents from owning firearms simply because you could no longer register them. Exceptions were extended to police officers and guns registered before 1977. The law also required ANY registered firearms kept in the home to be "unloaded, disassembled, or bound by a trigger lock or similar device", basically neutering any attempt at self defense in your home.

In 2007, certain parts of the act were judged unconstitutional and in violation of our Second Amendment. DC moved to have "en banc" hearing (a pretty big deal BTW), which was denied, so they appealed in 08. The second court upheld that the ban and trigger lock provision violate individuals Second Amendment right to handgun ownership.

Sooooo, all Mr. Arenas had to do was legally register his firearms whenever he purchased them. He was arrested for "carrying a pistol without a license", a felony. Bringing said firearms to the arena violated NBA policy, but more importantly, also violated DC law for bringing a firearm (registered or not) into a privately owned public place.

Let me add, that if reports are true that he has upwards of 200 firearms, and they are ALL unregistered, he deserves the full extent of the law. His goofball defense, or the other excuse about taking the guns out of his home because of his daughter are insulting. Even if either of them were true, he was still not handling and owning firearms correctly or LEGALLY. If you're going to be a gun owner, be a responsible owner for christ's sake.


oh, on a last note, what he thought he was going to do with a .50 S&W is a joke. The kick on that sidearm would break his spoiled little rich boy's wrists.

JerseyKRS said:

He has them registered, but not in D.C.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

even worse.

Damn.....both suspended without pay 4 the rest of the season.
OUCH.

SCNDLS said:

Reading this thread late, but this episode immediately came to mind a few posts in.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

He damn sure did. In a nutshell,Gilbert is one of the good
guys in the league.He just made a stupid decision and didn't
know how to react to a situation he made bad for himself.
I hope he puts this behind him and get back to doing what
he does best. Gilbert is one of those guys you enjoy watching
play when he's healthy.

phunkdaddy said:

Bingo ...


Arrenas and Jarvis banned for the season by Commish Stern