This is why we have crime in the U.S.......our criminal justice system refuses to keep violent asshats like this in jail....
The assistant prosecutor told Palmer he understands the anger that would fuel the assault. But, he said,
the store manager has asked that the charge does not stay with Palmer forever.
“Basically, you beat this guy so bad he was quite bloody correct?” the assistant prosecutor asked. “Yes,” Palmer said. “And did you know that he has agreed that you should be treated as a youthful offender even though you beat on him like that?” the assistant prosecutor continued. “No, I did not know that,” Palmer responded.
Per the plea agreement, if the 18-year-old completes his sentence, the felony charge will be dropped from his record. Instead, it will be replaced with a misdemeanor charge of aggravated assault.
In a raw moment, the assistant prosecutor explained the significance to Palmer.
“Do you understand what kind of break that man gave you?” he asked. “Yes,” Palmer said.
Palmer's punishment is up to a circuit court judge. Prosecutor Leyton said he could be handed anything from probation to serving the 10-years in prison.
Palmer will learn his sentence September 1st.
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