Thu, 21 August 2008
According to TMZ, Craig Robinson entered a "tentative guilty" plea to possession of ecstasy (a felony)... this ignores the meth that was found in his possession as well as the cocaine and amphetamines found in his system at the time of his arrest. The plea agreement requires Robinson to attend a "drug treatment" program for 18 months. If he successfully completes the program, he will have the charge expunged from his record. Now, I have nothing against Robinson (despite my dislike for Darryl, in general), and I am glad that he's getting the help he needs. But I can't help but wonder about the ridiculous double standard that exists in the Hollywood justice system. If you, or I, or an actual warehouse worker in Scranton, PA was found with ecstasy or meth, you can bet damn well that we wouldn't get off with 18 months of treatment. I hope he realizes and appreciates the breaks he has been given.
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-- posted at: 1:57am EST
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I recently had a DUI expunged from my record. Like Jackcat mentions, I entered into a \"deferred prosecution\" situation. I had 24 months of treatment (outpatient treatment, plus AA meetings), plus an additional 3 years of probation. Initially, it was a pain in the rear, but really, it is probably the best thing that ever happened to me. If Mr. Robinson\'s situation is anything like mine, where I essentially had to admit to having a substance abuse problem to get the deferred prosecution, then I hope he is able to get everything he can from his new lifestyle. I never would have gotten the help I needed on my own.
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Without being too self-congratulatory (given my small part in the TWSS empire), I gotta say... postings like this are what separate TWSS from those other fan sites. Actual news about actual \"bad stuff\" with the actors. And more than a little bit of frank, fair, opinion about the whole situation. Kudos, Matt!
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Matt, I just wanted to respond to your comment. The deal Robinson got is pretty typical. 18 months is actually pretty long for a drug program. He probably got a deffered entry of judgment meaning if he completes the program it\'s expunged. I\'m been a probation officer for over ten years and this is a pretty typical thing. At least in California, especially for a first-time felony. It mostly has to due with overcrowding in jails and prisons. No Hollywood special treatment.
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