Awaiting the protests and outrage.
> Awaiting the protests and outrage. <
Speaking of outrage, do you know why Arpaio was only charged with a misdemeanor, punishable by 6 months in jail? It was quite deliberate.
Under federal law, a defendant is not untitled to a jury trial if the penalty is 6 months in jail, or less. If the penalty was any greater, a defendant could ask for a jury trial.
Arpaio asked for a jury to hear his case. That should be a fundamental right! Arpaio’s request was denied.