KRUG GETS 90 DAYS JAIL AND 2400 HOURS COMMUNITY SERVICE
On Wednesday the court room was filled to capacity and not everyone was able to be inside to witness what took place. Many people had to anxiously wait outside for the court to convene.
Judge Mize began the proceedings by reading the names of everyone who wrote him a letter. He received well over 100 letters. We then had to deal a few more legal issues followed by a short recess. Thanks to each and every person that took the time to write the judge. We do believe that he actually took the time to read them.
After the recess we started the Victim Impact Statements. The Barkey's opened with their statements followed by a wonderful video. The Baker’s then followed with their statements followed by another exceptional video. Following the videos and statements, there were many empty boxes of tissues and everyone in the court including the bailiffs and news reporters had a tear in their eye. However, noticeably Mr. Krug, his family and Mr. Krug’s lawyer showed no reaction at all, as if the videos and statements had never existed. Following the videos was another recess for lunch.
When court was back in session, Judge Mize began to sentence Mr. Krug. He will spend 90 days in jail; serve 2,400 hours of community service, and a 3 year probation. The Judge also revoked Mr. Krugs driver’s license for the entire 3 year probation time.
The Community Service was a positive change from the initial offer given to Mr. Krug. The original offer from the judge was the 90 day jail time followed by 1 year of house arrest, obviously that wouldn’t have been much of an inconvenience for him. The judge explained to us that the 2400 hours of service equals out to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week for 60 weeks, equaling a total of 14 months of service, giving Mr. Krug the maximum amount of punishment he could.
We believe that all the letters that were written did have an impact on the judge, and both the Baker and the Barkey families greatly appreciate everyone’s help and support for the past 2 years.
Judge Mize began the proceedings by reading the names of everyone who wrote him a letter. He received well over 100 letters. We then had to deal a few more legal issues followed by a short recess. Thanks to each and every person that took the time to write the judge. We do believe that he actually took the time to read them.
After the recess we started the Victim Impact Statements. The Barkey's opened with their statements followed by a wonderful video. The Baker’s then followed with their statements followed by another exceptional video. Following the videos and statements, there were many empty boxes of tissues and everyone in the court including the bailiffs and news reporters had a tear in their eye. However, noticeably Mr. Krug, his family and Mr. Krug’s lawyer showed no reaction at all, as if the videos and statements had never existed. Following the videos was another recess for lunch.
When court was back in session, Judge Mize began to sentence Mr. Krug. He will spend 90 days in jail; serve 2,400 hours of community service, and a 3 year probation. The Judge also revoked Mr. Krugs driver’s license for the entire 3 year probation time.
The Community Service was a positive change from the initial offer given to Mr. Krug. The original offer from the judge was the 90 day jail time followed by 1 year of house arrest, obviously that wouldn’t have been much of an inconvenience for him. The judge explained to us that the 2400 hours of service equals out to 8 hours a day, 5 days a week for 60 weeks, equaling a total of 14 months of service, giving Mr. Krug the maximum amount of punishment he could.
We believe that all the letters that were written did have an impact on the judge, and both the Baker and the Barkey families greatly appreciate everyone’s help and support for the past 2 years.
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