I want to start a new thread to bring some clarity to what I was posing about in the Bramblett thread. The lynch mob mentality of the bunker has an unbelievable ability to distort truths and what people say or are attempting to say.
First off, myself like everyone that loves Auburn, was devastated by what happened to Rod & Paula. I am heart broke for their children. That being said, ruining Jett Taylor's life is not going to bring them back or make anyone's pain go away.
Now for the facts.
Taylor was 16 and had his DL for two weeks, his behavior shortly after showed complete immaturity and was a terrible look, especially with the severity of the situation.
It's very obvious the kid was in shock and denial shortly after. I am also told there are some mental problems associated here as well.
Since then he has been taking drug test up to 4 times a week for a year and a half. He completed a rehab.
Youthful offender is granted to most kids age 16 and under where intent or a weapon were not used. Especially in motor vehicle situations. Saying that a kid named "insert predominately black name" would not have been granted youthful offender is both incorrect and shameful, as rthomas did. Saying this is implying that Judge Jim McLaughlin is a racist and that is complete BS. I have known him for quite some time and he's certainly not that.
Will a kid that is 16 that commits murder on purpose be granted YO, most likely no, but it happens.
Jett Taylor's grandfather was a brother of the J&M bookstore founder. The current owners are his second cousins. How that grants you a life of luxury and privilege, I'm confused about. Jett has actually had a life much different than that. DM if you'd like.
Claiming that this kid has lots of money and has lived this spoiled life and his name has gotten him this treatment is wrong and is essentially an indictment on the City of Auburn and all involved. Personally, I think The Bramblett name has just as much, if not more, pull and notoriety than Johnston. Also, in my opinion, due to this notoriety it has made what would normally be a routine decision put in the spotlight.
The Case
1. The DA in this case really should have never attempted to charge the minor as an adult in my opinion. This is disputable but who knows with Brandon Hughes.
2. Taylor said he fell asleep doing 60mph and woke up to and crashing noise. The lack of skid marks and the car recorder box indicate he was doing 80-90. This proves the theory of falling asleep because people don't break and lots of time accelerate.
3. Proving marijuana intoxication at the time of the wreck is very hard. At this time, with the technology we have, it's really hard. How does one prove how marijuana he smoked an hour before would still be affecting him. A simple positive in the blood means he smoked it recently.
4. To my knowledge, there was no marijuana in the vehicle.
So, this would be a very hard case for the prosecution to prove, to 12 jurors, that this kid should be given the maximum and thrown away and put into a system where his life would be completely ruined. Prison rehabilitates no one.
Should Taylor be held accountable? Yes, he should have about 3-6 more years of drug testing which will more than likely happen, he should and probably will spend a little time in a detention facility and he should have to undergo consistent psychiatric evaluations.
First off, myself like everyone that loves Auburn, was devastated by what happened to Rod & Paula. I am heart broke for their children. That being said, ruining Jett Taylor's life is not going to bring them back or make anyone's pain go away.
Now for the facts.
Taylor was 16 and had his DL for two weeks, his behavior shortly after showed complete immaturity and was a terrible look, especially with the severity of the situation.
It's very obvious the kid was in shock and denial shortly after. I am also told there are some mental problems associated here as well.
Since then he has been taking drug test up to 4 times a week for a year and a half. He completed a rehab.
Youthful offender is granted to most kids age 16 and under where intent or a weapon were not used. Especially in motor vehicle situations. Saying that a kid named "insert predominately black name" would not have been granted youthful offender is both incorrect and shameful, as rthomas did. Saying this is implying that Judge Jim McLaughlin is a racist and that is complete BS. I have known him for quite some time and he's certainly not that.
Will a kid that is 16 that commits murder on purpose be granted YO, most likely no, but it happens.
Jett Taylor's grandfather was a brother of the J&M bookstore founder. The current owners are his second cousins. How that grants you a life of luxury and privilege, I'm confused about. Jett has actually had a life much different than that. DM if you'd like.
Claiming that this kid has lots of money and has lived this spoiled life and his name has gotten him this treatment is wrong and is essentially an indictment on the City of Auburn and all involved. Personally, I think The Bramblett name has just as much, if not more, pull and notoriety than Johnston. Also, in my opinion, due to this notoriety it has made what would normally be a routine decision put in the spotlight.
The Case
1. The DA in this case really should have never attempted to charge the minor as an adult in my opinion. This is disputable but who knows with Brandon Hughes.
2. Taylor said he fell asleep doing 60mph and woke up to and crashing noise. The lack of skid marks and the car recorder box indicate he was doing 80-90. This proves the theory of falling asleep because people don't break and lots of time accelerate.
3. Proving marijuana intoxication at the time of the wreck is very hard. At this time, with the technology we have, it's really hard. How does one prove how marijuana he smoked an hour before would still be affecting him. A simple positive in the blood means he smoked it recently.
4. To my knowledge, there was no marijuana in the vehicle.
So, this would be a very hard case for the prosecution to prove, to 12 jurors, that this kid should be given the maximum and thrown away and put into a system where his life would be completely ruined. Prison rehabilitates no one.
Should Taylor be held accountable? Yes, he should have about 3-6 more years of drug testing which will more than likely happen, he should and probably will spend a little time in a detention facility and he should have to undergo consistent psychiatric evaluations.
