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May 24, 2006

FELONY CHARGES AGAINST JUWAN SIMPSON REDUCED

The felony charge against Juwan Simpson has been reduced to a misdemeanor. Max score: three Fulmer Cup points.

Coming soon…a forceful, karate-style slap on the wrist.

37 Responses to “FELONY CHARGES AGAINST JUWAN SIMPSON REDUCED”

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ChooChoo Train says:

You will be doing some more point shaving on this one. Maybe 1 point will remain for not having a fire arm license. Say goodbye to the others. Gun wasn’t stolen and the roach in the ashtray wasn’t his (he passed drug tests).

May 24th, 2006 at 5:20 pm
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BamaHamr says:

Simpson hired bigtime lawyer who also was on Richard Schrushy’s team. Racial profiling at it’s finest…. i.e. Jefferson Co. Deputies sees black man w/ white woman driving 40K truck… hmmm this ’s gotta be dealin!!

“I SAID GET ON THE GROUND BOY!!!”

May 24th, 2006 at 5:21 pm
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AU03 says:

I have to agree with BamaHmr here. I got pulled over in Birmingham for doing 80 in a 25- they let me go because I was white and driving in Mountain Brook. Had I been black, I still may be in jail. Good thing they didn’t search the car…

May 24th, 2006 at 5:34 pm
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Erik says:

I think you should get even more points for getting your charge reduced or dropped! Shadyness points. Do you think a state full of University of Alabama Lawyers/Judges is going to let anything happen to a Bama Starting Linebacker?!?

May 24th, 2006 at 6:09 pm
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Erik says:

Oh, I love that it was reduced because the Stolen Gun was valued at less than $500 dollars. WTF? I guess cheap guns don’t kill people.

May 24th, 2006 at 6:14 pm
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Johnny says:

That’s right Erik. Cheap guns don’t kill people, people kill people.

May 24th, 2006 at 6:40 pm
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Harris says:

Yes, but cheap guns offer more kills per dollar.

May 24th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
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bama_buck says:

Did the cops say why they stopped him? It’s obviously racial profiling, so they had no cause to search him. I watch Law and Order, so I know.

As a Bama fan I’m disgusted that he was riding around with a gun, but it’s not like he was waving at kids in a McDonalds parking lot.

I’m hoping that the Alabama legislature will pass a bill legalizing marijuana to prevent any future incidents related to this mild, non-addictive substance.

We do deserve some Fulmer Cup Points though.

May 24th, 2006 at 9:06 pm
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Arse says:

Yes Erik. Justice can only be served if Simpson is endlessly raped in prison while his he makes endless appeals to the governor for clemency from the death penalty. Or he should be sentenced to house arrest…only he must serve the sentence inside a public library.

The law says $500.00 is the minimum for a felony charge of receiving stolen property to stick. It has nothing to do with guns unless the gun is property. If the property is less than $500.00, naturally the charge will be reduced. You don’t need to be a lawyer to understand that.

May 24th, 2006 at 9:29 pm
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Newspaper Hack says:

They did some Rodney King-style shit on me in Mountain Brook. Kept calling me “liberal Yankee boy.” I tried to explain that I was from Birmingham and the Kerry-Edwards bumper stickers weren’t mine, but it was of no use. Then some 16-year-old rolled by in a Range Rover and laughed.

May 24th, 2006 at 10:06 pm
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NewAZTiger says:

Only a Bammer would think that THC isn’t addictive. Sure, it’s not nicotine, cocaine, or redneck rock, but it’s addictive. Herbs can be addictive, like curry…

And cheap guns don’t kill people, Chuck Norris kills people.

May 24th, 2006 at 11:19 pm
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Erik says:

Call Me Crazy Arse, but if you steal a gun (or are in possesion of a stolen gun without license for said gun), it should be a felony. No matter if the gun is currently on sale or not! It’s still a fucking gun.

What do you think about that, Arse?

May 25th, 2006 at 2:39 am
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AU03 says:

They did some Rodney King-style shit on me in Mountain Brook. Kept calling me �liberal Yankee boy.� I tried to explain that I was from Birmingham and the Kerry-Edwards bumper stickers weren�t mine, but it was of no use. Then some 16-year-old rolled by in a Range Rover and laughed.

If there were a “Vote Libertarian” sticker on my car, they probably would have confiscated my car, after illegally searching it and finding what was inside.

Oh, sweet irony.

May 25th, 2006 at 7:15 am
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Nick says:

gotta love the blogosphere, where you can have spirited legal arguments with a person named arse

May 25th, 2006 at 7:19 am
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Arse says:

Okay Erik. You’re crazy.

You’re telling us what you believe the law ’should be’. I’m telling you what the law is. First, he was charged with receiving stolen property, not stealing the gun.

Second, it would be pretty harsh to make it a felony to be in possession of a gun without having a license, wouldn’t it? Regardless, that’s a moot point with Simpson because it’s not a felony.

Third, as it’s been reported, when he bought the gun, he took it to a police officer to run a check on it and the check determined it was not stolen. If this turns out to be true, you can even kiss the reduced charge aside.

May 25th, 2006 at 8:23 am
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Erik says:

Case and Point, Arse: It’s da Ghost of da Bear!

Once again, what’s right and honorable goes out the window when dealing with Alabama football players.

If that third point is true, arse, I will be content.

May 25th, 2006 at 11:39 am
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MSR says:

Erik,

What exactly is your point? The law seems pretty cut and dried on this issue, and I can’t for the life of me discern what the hell it is you’re trying to say.

May 25th, 2006 at 11:53 am
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Arse says:

Erik -

Da Bahr has nothing to do with this.

No one’s saying that Simpson is excluded from any standarad of what’s right and honorable, even if he is somehow found to be innocent of all charges. He still would be guilty in the eyes of the public (and my eyes as well) of making some pretty stupid choices, for which a 1,2,3 game suspension would be appropriate.

What the law requires and what’s right and honorable don’t always go hand and hand with eachother.

May 25th, 2006 at 12:23 pm
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Arse says:

Follow-up

A judge can’t say:

“Well, for this to be felony receiving stolen property, the property in question must be over $500. The gun in your possession, Mr. Simpson is valued at $100, which is well below the statutory limit. But I feel that it is the right and honorable thing to go against what the law explicitly says and decalare it a felony in lieu of the facts.”

May 25th, 2006 at 12:26 pm
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Erik says:

What I’m saying, is that thing tend to end up rosy for Bama players. J.P. Wilson’s Youthful Offender…Dropped. What ever happened with the running back and his weed?

Kinda like that Kennedy driving under the influence of “prescription medication”

It’s the age old constant played out time and time again here in Bama: If you’re good/needed, you get a slap on the wrist. If you suck (avalos) you get the boot.

Darwinism at it’s finest!

I’m not saying that I wish him to go to prison and get raped and yadda yadda yadda. I just get sick of the Teflon football player standard that is upheld here in Alabama.

If you see a Bama player in the paper, expect the Bear Bryant good ole boy machine to kick into gear and “straighten things out” within a few days.

I wonder if the gun owner back in Decatur is a Bama fan…

May 25th, 2006 at 12:56 pm
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Erik says:

Yes, I know it doesn’t matter cause he filed the claim, I would just love to hear an interview with him if, in fact, he is a bama fan.

May 25th, 2006 at 1:12 pm
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Arse says:

No, Erik. What you are saying is that you have no understanding of the legal system.

Our laws are set up for a reason. JPW was fortunate to have his case settled (not dropped…big difference) with the judge declaring him a youthful offender. Many of the State’s underage intoxicated drivers are granted this leniency…Because the law not only allows it; the law encourages it (for all underage individuals, not just Bama football players).

But, if you want to continue believing that a conspiracy exists between the Alabama football program, every judge in the state, defense attorneys, police officers, witnesses, and every DA in the state, go ahead. I’ll even construct a tin foil hat for you.

Also, you are confusing punishment in the legal system with punishment from within the football program. Since the details surrounding most matters are typically not disclosed by the program, how can you even start to compare the punishment of players (ie. Avalos to Hudson to JPW)? Don’t you think Shula knows more about the individual situationsthan you do?

May 25th, 2006 at 2:13 pm
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Erik says:

Wow am I really dealing with a Bama Fan/Lawyer named Arse?

Taking the “Coaches know best” mentality, really eliminates the need for most every college football messageboard out there. Thanks, but I’ll continue to share my opinions.

I may exaggerate alittle here and there, but are you trying to insinuate that Bama players don’t get preferential treatment from the largely Tuscaloosa bred/educated justice system in Alabama!?!

May 25th, 2006 at 2:21 pm
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dragonash says:

You know, if we had a free and open press in Alabama regarding the cesspool that is Alabama football, an enterprising reporter would be asking the following questions to the DA:
1.) Is this a common practice to figure the cost of a gun in a matter such as this?
2.) Can you show me the “blue book” value of this gun or can you produce a gun expert to verify your claim that this gun is valued inder 500.00$?
OK Bama fans, you can go back to your jar of vaseline and Bear posters. tahtr is all.

May 25th, 2006 at 3:17 pm
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Arse says:

I am a lawyer, but I haven’t found time to get downtown and get a name change. Damn those immigration officers at Ellis Island…My grandparents were saying Hearst!

I don’t think all football coaches know best (see Fulmer). But based on Shula’s handling of the off-the-field matters, I’d say he does know best. Tub’s ain’t so bad himself.

If Bama fans get preferential treatment, then how on earth couldn’t Juwan Simpson, JP Wilson, Marcus Carter, and other recent arrestees get out of trouble? Or are you still claiming that they need to get raped in prison for you to be completely satisfied?

May 25th, 2006 at 3:21 pm
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Arse says:

1.) Is this a common practice to figure the cost of a gun in a matter such as this?

Obviously. For the receiving stolen property charge to stick, the value of the property must be above $500. Obviously the value of the property has to be proved to a jury. If the proof shows it’s under $500, then there can be no conviction. Maybe reporters overlook this as being simple logic that readers should understand.

2.) Can you show me the �blue book� value of this gun or can you produce a gun expert to verify your claim that this gun is valued inder 500.00$?

Can’t take the DA’s word for it? I guess you assume the DA was educated at Bama and is a card carrying member of the Red Elephant Club, so he’s trying to make sure Juwan receives the lightest punishment possible.

It’s a shame that reporters (along with judges, DAs, witnesses to crimes, and law enforcement) are a part of the conspiracy to protect Alabama football, too.

May 25th, 2006 at 3:35 pm
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Erik says:

You don’t need conspiracy when you’ve got Tradition!

“Tradition” and “class” two words Bama fans never leave home without!

They’ve got the market cornered.

May 25th, 2006 at 5:05 pm
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Ed Harley says:

AZTiger – you are an asshat. You do nothing but troll every fucking board with your Bama-hatin’ spew. Try something original, like promoting your own team and tradition. Goddam – talk about penis envy, little brother complex – whatever the hell passes for passion in Awburn -aka Klan Kountry.

May 25th, 2006 at 5:08 pm
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Erik says:

Having Alabama Football players tried in this state is like having your parents decide if you should be expelled from high school!

Conflict of interest much?

May 25th, 2006 at 5:09 pm
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Arse says:

Funny how you keep commenting on a judicial system that you obviously know nothing about. You didn’t even understand why the charge against Juwan Simpson was reduced by the District Attorney in Bessemer.

May 25th, 2006 at 5:37 pm
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Erik says:

touche counselor!

Part of “The Tradition”:

This from a rivals.com board. I’m sure it was fabricated however!

A post entitled “Thug” -

…I’d like to add something. I had a good buddy play in a 3 on 3 basketball tourny in Decatur against Simpson and 2 other big guys. Simpson’s team starting losing so they jumped of my buddies teamates and pounded him. The Decatur police were called but nothing was done because they knew Simpson was headed to Bama.
I like Shula’s comment: “If discipline is necessary…”
Roll Tide!

- Rival.com member “paddler94″ (just as reputable as “Arse”)

Above the law? You be the judge!

Is that what you Lawyers call “A History of Violence”

All the more reason for a loose cannon like Simpson to be punished harshly for being in possession of a stolen handgun!

This $500 law is bogus and outdated! It’s A Gun For Pete’s Sake!

I rest my case, counselor.

your witness…

May 25th, 2006 at 6:21 pm
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dragonash says:

Post #26: You are an attorney and you write “take the the word of the DA”? As McEnroe said, YOU CAN’T BE SERIOUS.

May 25th, 2006 at 8:11 pm
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Arse says:

dragonash -

Yep. If a DA lowers the charges, there’s typically a reason. But go ahead…continue to believe the Crimson conspiracy…Get your tin hat.

May 25th, 2006 at 9:01 pm
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Arse says:

Erik-

I think Paddler94 is the same guy who started the “Brodie Croyle was kidnapped and killed in Uruguay” last summer.

Don’t like the receiving stolen property law, then call you legislator. Be sure to tell them you want the law changed just for Simpson and that you want to see him raped in prison.

May 25th, 2006 at 9:10 pm
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Erik says:

Nobody is gonna rape a Linebacker Arse! A kicker or Brodie sure, but not a Linebacker.

May 26th, 2006 at 3:08 am
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gator pete says:

First, if you think the fact Simpson played football at Bama had nothing to do with the charges being lowered you are foolish. Second, Erik, everyone gets raped in Prison unless they have ties to organized crime or they paid of gangs related to prison. Third, why don’t they publish the year make and model of the gun? Fourth, I am sure you will argue racial profiling when someone shows up at your house and rapes your family at gunpoint with a stolen gun. I guess you are saying that any accusation against a Black man is profiling and Crime is ok and should be punished only if you are white?

May 29th, 2006 at 7:30 am
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Erik says:

“Erik, everyone gets raped in Prison…”

Yeah, and everybody from Florida wears k-Swiss and jhorts!…wait.

May 30th, 2006 at 12:34 am