Re: _Ho_, Ed Grinnell wrote to Terry May on 03 Oct 97:
 EG> The reason why he didn't accept a plea in the first place (and he's
 EG> taking virtually the same plea that he rejected) was that it wasn't a
 EG> blanket endorsement for probation.
No, the reason why he didn't go for it in the first place was because he felt 
he had a great case.  That was before at least one surprise witness and 
before 80-90% of his defense was thrown out by the judge.  At that point it 
became too much of a risk to go on.
 EG> If his celebrity earns him that probation then so be it but the fact is
What does his celebrity have to do with it?  From all reports, virtually 
everyone under similar circumstances gets probation.
 EG> he's open for ANYTHING and it's serious jail time if the judge decides
 EG> to make an example of him.
Hardly.  The judge is bound the by the law, and the law sets the MAXIMUM 
penalty at 12 months in county jail and a $2500 fine.  And there's virtually 
no chance that he'll give Marv the maximum, given his spotless record.
... Hockey players do it between periods.
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