Deseret News reports on
the continuing drama of Eric Charlton's plea bargaining.
Eric Charlton had pleaded guilty to negligent
homicide, a class A misdemeanor, and carrying a weapon while under the
influence of alcohol, a class B misdemeanor, and faced up to a year and a
half in jail.
"Please let me take my son
home, and let us pick up the pieces and try to rebuild a family that is
hurting and has been destroyed," Osiek said. "Nothing will ever bring
Cam back, no matter what is imposed on Eric."
Eric Charlton walked out of
court a free man for the time being Thursday after the judge sentenced
him to a suspended sentence of one year in jail for the negligent
homicide charge.
The judge sentenced Charlton
to six months in jail for the class B misdemeanor charge, though a
review hearing will be held Jan. 15 to determine whether Charlton will
actually go to jail or whether he can come up with "an alternative to
satisfy deterrence other than jail."
Two misdemeanors means he keeps the guns or not?
