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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz
Does that mean they would drop the fireamr charges and probably get him to plea guilty to simple assualt or something like that? As we probably all know by now, Florida has very strict anti-gun laws that carry mandatory minimum sentencing with them. I would love it if he was able to plea down to lesser charge and get away with probation and a fine/community service.
I think the fact that the state allowed so many continuances indicates that they really don't have that strong of a case, but I'm not lawyer...
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I think this might be the most likely scenario (dropping the firearm charge and pleading down to simple assault.....or anything short of requiring jail time). In my opinion, the prosecution changing its stance in any way simply MUST be a good thing. They've already charged him with the highest level of felony they possibly can in this case. Any change in position almost has to be toward lowering the charges and/or reaching a plea agreement. This is, without question, the best news I have heard yet with regard to ST's case IMO.
As for the continuances, they are more likely the product of ST seeking them than the prosecution. All individuals have a constitutional right to a speedy trial......so most of the time the continuance is requested by the defense (or at least agreed to by the defense.........otherwise, they can oppose the continuance on due process grounds).