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Originally Posted by macallan25
Not trying to argue........but it isn't just the media that is all over this guy. Watch ESPN sometime.........I have seen probably 7 or 8 different defense attorneys and prosecutors that all agree that Vick is in a serious, serious amount of trouble. Now, this may have changed, but ESPN's head legal analyst also said that the state (Georgia) isn't going to charge him with anything simply because the Federal Courts have such a strong case against him. I dunno, I just don't think they take him to court without a strong case. (read: they don't start trials that they don't have a very, very strong chance of winning).
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Don't get me wrong, I never said the allegations weren't serious, they are . . but don't be misled either . . just because someone is indicted doesn't mean they will win. neither does it mean that the government has a very very strong change of winning. . it just means there was enough evidence to proceed to trial. . .the "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" standard is a VERY HIGH standard . .and unless they have some fool proof hard core tangible evidence linking him . . the informant testimony may not fly.
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Furthermore, the whole "I didn't know what was going on there" defense is pretty weak. Pretty sure you are responsible for what happens on your property.
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In some cases you are. . but not always. They have to present evidence that he either was acquiescing to what was going on, or was an active participant. . both of which require that he have some knowledge. Just because something happens on your property doesn't necessarily mean you are always responsible. Case in point .. if you rent a house to someone and someone is selling drugs out of the house, you aren't responsible and can't be held criminally liable for the trafficking of drugs unless there is some evidence that you knew that activity was going on. KNOWLEDGE is key here and if they don't have any evidence that he knew what was going on - the charges aren't going to stick . .period
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