He also has to pay a $10,000 fine, over $120,000 to the state (or county, or whoever funded the search for her body) and cannot ever make a dime off of his story.
Judge Denise Lindberg listened to nearly two hours of emotional testimony before handing down the only sentence she could under Utah law. She said only the parole board could determine how long Hacking will ultimately stay in prison, but that she will recommend that he be held "a very long time." |
Originally Posted by gethane And yet, if you were growing and selling pounds of medical marijuana in california, you could conceivably get sentenced to a MUCH longer sentence than 6 years. (I realize that he'll "likely" be in jail longer than 6 years, but still!!) |
Originally Posted by mamadawg Yep. Kinda makes you realize the priorities of the criminal justice system in this country, doesn't it? 6 years as a minimum is really a slap in the face to the family, the way I intrepret it. |
Originally Posted by polka123 6 years to LIFE I believe in the sentence... not 6 yrs. |
Originally Posted by mamadawg Yep. Kinda makes you realize the priorities of the criminal justice system in this country, doesn't it? 6 years as a minimum is really a slap in the face to the family, the way I intrepret it. |