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Stevie · Independentist Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Posts: 1179

I got to thinking that if Tommy has a jury trial then it's likely he will have the sympathy of the jurors and a guilty verdict would be avoided.

It's not the same as Ken Dodd being let off by a Liverpool jury but he is well respected by my generation.

Unlike the snouts in the trough criminals in Westminster.
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Holebender · Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:37 pm Post subject:

For the MSP question, if he is convicted and if he is serving more than a one year sentence he can not stand as an MSP.

Furthermore, there is no sort of immunity from the law if you're an MSP, just ask Lord Watson of Prestonfield (Hotel).
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Rinty · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:37 am Post subject:

It's a jury trial Bravehand, and will be in Glasgow.

Alasdair · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:53 pm Post subject:

Holebender · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 4:45 pm Post subject:

Not one who gets caught though.
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Stevie · Independentist Joined: 22 Nov 2008 Posts: 1179

I suspect Tommy will have at least half the jury on his side then.

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