deLay remains free pending appeal, could take years

[spanone]

he's out on $10,000 bond pending appeal...........


....After the sentencing, DeLay was immediately taken into custody for processing. But the judge granted a request that he be released on a $10,000 bond pending appeal.

Prosecutors say it could mean he'll be free for months or even years as his appeal makes its way through the court system.

His lawyer says he expects the conviction to be overturned.

DeLay could have faced life in prison. His lawyers asked for probation.

http://www.kgun9.com/global/story.asp?s=13818000

[cynatnite]

1. But his name will always be preceded by "convicted felon". n/t

[spanone]

4. it proves there is justice. tom delay, convicted felon.

[solara]

6. Does this mean he can no longer vote? eom

:patriot:

[Canuckistanian]

2. Don't leave town, Tom

You're now a convicted felon. The only thing keeping you from behind bars are your high-priced lawyers.

I DO hope you sent them a nice Xmas present.

[mzteris]

3. and he won't be running for any office anywhere! n/t

[cynatnite]

5. Convicted felons can't vote...

:evilgrin:

[solara]

7. Lovely!

:patriot:

[spanone]

8. ***Rules for Convicted Felons in Texas ***

General Restrictions

If you are convicted of a felony in Texas, at a minimum you will be barred from owning a firearm. Additionally, you will not be allowed to cast a vote in any local, state or national election. However, these rights may be reinstated generally after the passage of five years without another misdemeanor or felony conviction and a successful petition of the court. Moreover, even if convicted of a felony, you will be allowed to vote until a final judgment of any appeal is made on your conviction.


Felony Civil Restrictions

In Texas, a convicted felon may not work as a police officer, nurse, physician, firefighter, marriage or family counselor, pharmacist or funeral home director. A convicted felon will not be able work as an attorney, jail guard or school bus driver. Additionally, a convicted felon may not serve as a juror in a trial and, if you are called as a witness, your felon status may be used as a means to discredit your testimony.
Immigration Consequences

One of the most biting restrictions on convicted felons is in the area immigration. If you are a legal resident of the United States, otherwise known as a "Green Card holder," and convicted of a felony, you may lose your Green Card status and be subject to deportation if you are already in the U.S., or barred from reentry into the U.S. if you are currently out of the country. If you do not have legal status--for example, if you are in the U.S. on a student, work or temporary visa, or if you are here illegally--and are convicted of a felony, you face immediate removal without an opportunity to return.


Read more: Rules for Convicted Felons in Texas | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_6186789_rules-convicted-felons-texas.html#ixzz1AguFDzKj

[cynatnite]

10. The rest I understand, but funeral director? What's up with that? n/t

[gatorboy]

9. Ha! Isn't this the sort of the right wingers are always complaining about?

Criminals wasting tax payer money on appeals?

[UTUSN]

11. Will his sugar-daddies pump cash that long?! n/t

[shraby]

12. If his appeals are denied, does he still have to start to serve

his 3 years behind bars at that time?