Plaxico Burress Updates
As per Rotoworld.com, ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio is reporting that both sides in the Plaxico Burress pre-trial hearing could ask the judge for an extension in order to work out a plea deal.
“Sal Paol points out that any plea bargain would almost certainly result in jail time. Plax’s defense attorneys want to make sure their client doesn’t go to prison. However, any delay will push back a decision on Burress’ likely NFL suspension. Plax will be in court on Tuesday morning.”
The ESPN article points out that Burress has a good chance of getting a reduced charge, but that he may not avoid jail time.
“Statistics show that more than eight out of 10 people arrested in New York City in 2008 for the same charge Burress faces received a reduced charge, though some plea deals included jail time.”
“At the moment, according to sources familiar with the case, a deal is not imminent despite months of negotiations between Brafman and the Manhattan District Attorney.”
“Several people close to Burress believe a plea deal is inevitable, and the reason one hasn’t been struck yet is believed to be the receiver’s desire to avoid prison. He’s facing two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a loaded and unlicensed weapon. Both charges carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 ½ years in prison and a maximum of 15 years.”
