For the Jackson Metro folk - Karen Irby got 18 years...
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of her maximum sentence. My only concern in reading about this story is that the DA's office really didn't do their homework as far as her husband is concerned and their excuse is that they "didn't hear about it till recently told by the accused."
To me, that is typical Mississippi law work. As long as they think they have an open and shut case against one person, why work to see what else may have been a contributing factor? That would take some investigative work on their part and the law enforcement's part as well.
Two innocent people are dead and one woman is going to serve time in the true purgatory of the Mississippi Correctional system for doing something really stupid. She deserves what she got but there should have been due diligence to see if anything else should have been brought up in these proceedings.
To me, that is typical Mississippi law work. As long as they think they have an open and shut case against one person, why work to see what else may have been a contributing factor? That would take some investigative work on their part and the law enforcement's part as well.
Two innocent people are dead and one woman is going to serve time in the true purgatory of the Mississippi Correctional system for doing something really stupid. She deserves what she got but there should have been due diligence to see if anything else should have been brought up in these proceedings.
As I said earlier, 15 years minimum in prison is a LONG time. But she's nowhere near as innocent as you make her out to be. She knew what she was doing with her life and who she was living it with and the way she was living it says a lot about her, whether you want to admit it or not.
IBleedMaroonDawg said:
Why is this stuff about her husband beating her while she was driving just now coming out? If I were her, I would definately you know, kind of mention that. Although we were talking about it tonight, and someone said that the rumor is that had she said anything, her husband- who is in REALLY tight with Malcolm MacMillan, and that's not a rumor- would take her down. And I could see where it would be hard to get some protection when the guy that wants to take you down has the police on his side.
Porkchop.
I agree that she should be punished for what she did- and I agree with the judge based on what the judge was presented- but there were allegedly some circumstances that should have been delved into further.
After I heard what the sentence was, the first thought in my head was "Maybe the good ol' boy system is dead", but after hearing the rumors I think my assumption was made way too soon.
I agree that she should be punished for what she did- and I agree with the judge based on what the judge was presented- but there were allegedly some circumstances that should have been delved into further.
After I heard what the sentence was, the first thought in my head was "Maybe the good ol' boy system is dead", but after hearing the rumors I think my assumption was made way too soon.
I have no knowledge of the State court system, but have full and complete knowledge of the Federal courts. In Fed court, the rich were *$$#$+ as equally and completely as the poor. This rich/poor thing must be a State court anomaly.
I think there is a lot to this story we will never know, but the sad reality is, two promising young lives are gone and a mother is going to be away from her kids for several years. And SCI is untouched by the justice system at all.
I think there is a lot to this story we will never know, but the sad reality is, two promising young lives are gone and a mother is going to be away from her kids for several years. And SCI is untouched by the justice system at all.
...who is this Stuart Irby guy? What does/did he do? Local aristocrat? businessman? mobster? all of the above?
about two glasses of wine (no tox readings given) and her driving down the wrong side of the road. Any woman her age should be able to handle two glasses of wine easily, certainly to the extent she wouldn't go down the wrong side of the road whether her husband was beating her or not.
two days ago as I have known him for many years. I did not know Karen very well but had several friends that do know her quite well. Anyway you look at this it is just a tragic situation with no possible good outcomes. The Irby family has done many good things for many deserving people over the years and for their legacy to go through this is sad but as some great spokesman said "it is what it is". I thought the judge Tommie Green, who before yesterday was not someone I had much respect for did a good job with a tough situation in putting everything in perspective with her use of the letter from the two victims. As for Stuart, he will never be the same physically, mentally, socially, etc. soin many respects he is paying a heavy price as well but I am certain nothing on the scale many think he deserves. As someone who knows him I say there are always two sides to every story and I do believe there was a scuffle in the car. I have no idea the extent of the scuffle and whether it led to the accident and frankly I don't think we will ever know; you can't drag a man into court and try to hang him based on the allegations of someone who has a major ax to grind.
according to this, 7½ years is best possible, otherwise 85% of 18 yrs:
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<span class="pp"></span>Working every legal advantage, Karen Irby could serve as little as 7 1/2 years, with good behavior and participation in prison work programs.
Otherwise, she will have to serve at least 85 percent of her sentence, which is roughly 15 years and three months.<span class="aa"></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<span class="pp">http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20100512/NEWS01/5120336</span></p>
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<span class="pp"></span>Working every legal advantage, Karen Irby could serve as little as 7 1/2 years, with good behavior and participation in prison work programs.
Otherwise, she will have to serve at least 85 percent of her sentence, which is roughly 15 years and three months.<span class="aa"></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<span class="pp">http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20100512/NEWS01/5120336</span></p>
better lawyers, etc.....bottom line is you read all the time about somebody involved in an accident and its their second, third, or more DUI. the courts simply do not take it seriously enough, IMO. had a friend whose husband was killed by a drunk (seriously drunk) driver. it was his 4th DUI incident. they had to push hard for the prosecutor to seek serious jail time for the guy. got maybe 3 yrs and out in 1. probably drinking and driving again. guy wasn't particulary rich or prominent. the courts IMO just don't really punish by and large.
...the Irby in these articlesis Stuart M., though. Not that that doesn't mean he isn't Stuart C.'s heir or anything.
the info. this stuart is one of the sons of stuart the founder of irby co. the boys sold the co several yrs back for "significanat" money although i've not heard anybody say how much..likely several hundred mill. i know the family although i don't "run" with them and since i'm not much into the social gossip i have no idea what kind of guy stuart is. never really cared for him but that's just me. i do know his brother charles pretty well and have a very high opinion of charles. they are one of the "old" jackson successfull business/moneyed families.
to settle with the victim's families. I see you linked to the company website, just to be clear Mr. Irby sold the company five years ago so the Irby company and the Irby family parted ways quite a long time ago, I know alot of people don't know that and of course most don't care, I just wanted to clear that up.