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To: Anti-Bubba182
I doubt he does, but a jury could be lenient.

Aside from a death sentence, the jury decides guilt and the judge imposes the sentence.

166 posted on 05/31/2009 12:14:35 PM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: SeaHawkFan
The jury is often given alternative conviction options or they could acquit.
167 posted on 05/31/2009 12:23:59 PM PDT by Anti-Bubba182
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