Comments on: Jay Teachers Plead Not Guilty To Charges They Had Relationships With Students

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:16:25 +0000

REGARDING:
“I do not understand our legal system and why some people stay out until trial and others who have done less stay locked up)”

Unless the prosecution convinces the judge the defendant is a danger to others or will not show up for trial, the Constitution insists they be released without excessive bail.

(Amendment 8 – Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.)

Consider: in some cases the punishment even if convicted might be six months suspended sentence but if they waited two years to go to trial, they have already been locked up longer than normal sentence and if found not guilty, well, that would be cruel to lock up an innocent person.

Sometimes, though, people can’t make bail. the judge sets it too high or they don’t have anyone willing to help them get out while awaiting trial. sometimes they simply act violent and force the judge to not allow bail.

Also, there was a case recently where a defendant out on bail broke the conditions of his release by attacking some folks and by going into a forbidden area. He was returned to jail until such time as a lawyer convinced the judge to let him go again in part because the ones attacked went into hiding or simply thought they had better things to do.

When it went to trial, the jury found him not guilty because the state did not convince him he had actually commotted murder.

Part of the idea also is to allow a person freedom to mount a defense which might not be easy when distracted by other accused felons.

And some people refuse to put up bail, after all while they are in jail, the state is responsible for their health care, food, clothing and shelter.

By: bring it on

bring it on — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:28:36 +0000

WHERE WERE THESE TEACHERS WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: ThinkingOutLoud

ThinkingOutLoud — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:42:24 +0000

Hmm, I wonder if they plead not guilty as opposed to guilty they still are “suspended with pay.” Does anyone know? I would think that, until a guilty plea is entered or they are found guilty, they would still receive their pay. These 2 women may do stupid things, but in this instance I believe they know exactly how to work the system.

By: fox

fox — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:21:50 +0000

I guess if they are out right now there is still time for some more hanky panky. lets see how long we can keep them on the street? (I am not serious of course as I do not understand our legal system and why some people stay out until trial and others who have done less stay locked up)

By: tired of idiots

tired of idiots — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:17:25 +0000

THAT IS IT! I am tired of you idiots. First of all, Century Girl, the GPS Monitor that is a condition of her release and to ensure that she does not leave the jurisdictiion. Her conditions of release include that she not be around minor children, other than her own, without supervision. They may well be guilty, and we all realize t hat, but until they enter a plea of guilty or are found to be guilty, they still have the right to bring their children to school. As for the not guilty plea, that is to allow their counsel to either negotiate a plea with the State, or to make a decision to go to trial. If you were in the same situation, would you walk up, plead, and be sentenced, OR would you allow your attorney to do his job. It amazes me to read the ramblings of people who obviously have no idea what they are talking about. As far as being “slapped on the wrist” or finding a loophole, we have to trust the States Attorney to not accept any kind of deal that could be seen that way. I guess the bottom line is…………….ARE YOU PEOPLE REALLY THIS STUPID OR DO YOU WRITE THIS NONSENSE AS A JOKE?

By: Century girl

Century girl — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:14:17 +0000

Something puzzling…I heard from a Jay School parent that she sees one of these teachers bringing her child to school every day. How is that possible if they are wearing GPS monitors and not suppose to be on the campus. The policeman who directs traffic supposely flags her through every day.. Something doesn’t seem right with this.

By: j graduate

j graduate — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:22:13 +0000

As I read these comments, I clearly see different issues. Number one, the two TEACHERS, not girls, but women committed a crime. They need to be punished to a certain degree and face up to what they did. But this issue is bringing up some old memories of school days for a lot of people. Teachers who taught me around the 80’s….. if you read this, just know that the majority of you did not treat every student equally. You kissed up to the popular kids and ignored those with less. It’s the people in Jay who have that NEED to be thought of as better, having more money, driving the best vehicles, keeping your noses up in the air. How do you think that made students feel, when they didn’t think enough about themselves to raise their hand and ask a question. And that was a learned behavior… year after year. So think about that teachers of old Jay High.

By: an observer

an observer — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:24:47 +0000

to Jennifer….go back and read the original article, they BOTH admitted to all of it, now all of a sudden, they aren’t guilty…sounds like a lawyer told them to say this….

By: Just Me

Just Me — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:55:34 +0000

In regards to RW and Tommy

Seriously, these two woman make you wish you were back in high school?!?!?!?! Maybe you should buy some glasses.

By: InDisbelief

InDisbelief — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:55:49 +0000

I just don’t understand. Yes, I understand that there are some teenage boys that are nice looking, but in my opion no matter how cute / sexy / hot they are, they are not worth losing everything that you have worked your life for! Your Husband, Your Family, Your children, Your Life, Your Career & Your Freedom!!!! How stupid of both of those women!