Vick gets 23 months
 

Do you think that is a fair punishment. I think he should have gotten more time. It was really a bad thing he did, and I don't think 23 months cuts it.

He gets 23 months of what? Sorry, I'm not clear...

prison time. No I think he should have gotten the maximum sentence

haha I am obviously not up to date on the lastest news! i thought Vick was your yorkie! sorry! hehehe.

On the one hand, no, it's no where near enough time, and I think he should have gotten the max sentence. On the other hand, I am surprised and happy that he got SOME time, kwim? A lot of celebrities get off without so much as a slap on the wrist, and they go back to doing the same thing again. Hopefully it will deter your so-called "average joe" from from doing the same.

With good behavior it's only THREE MONTHS!
There is no parole in Federal Prison but you can get a lesser
senticening for good behavior.

Why was the book not thrown at him?
He states he's sorry but did you expect him to say he enjoyed it?

Im surprised he got that long..even though I dont think it was nearly enough..Whether or not he completes his entire sentence is a whole other story!

hes going to be broke after all of this which kinda scares me cause what if he does it again to get more money
i think he should have gotten alot longer but im also surprised he even got that long

I think he should of got more time 23 months is nothing .

:mad: :thumbdown 23 months...:mad: :thumbdown
That's it? I can't believe that's all he got thumbdown :thumbdown

I know i couldnt beleive it, sickning:thumbdown

What??!! :eek: That is all???!!! Oh no.......that is not right at all!!! :thumbs_do

Sounds fair to me. How many months do you think the average person gets for dog fighting? Probably none.

What is even more fair is how he is screwed for life. He has lost SO much money and no one is going to want to deal with him once he gets out.

And no.. he isn't going to get out early. Federal doesn't work that way.

That's exactly what I was thinking Kyle. Is it right and is that all he deserves? No, not in my opinion. Is it more than most average Joe's get for the same crime? Yep, so I'm glad he's at least got to serve some time.

And I do think it's at least a bit more comforting that yes, his life, career, and endorsement days will never rebound from this, so in a way, his "life" has been ruined completely...that is, the life he knows. Maybe that will set an example to others of 'this is what happens.'

Yep i just heard this on the news... He should get life without parole

:mad:

Was it federal time? With Federal 23 mo means 23 mo. If it is state time he should to approx 9 mo.

I wanted to look into this further because 23 months really doesn't seem like a lot...but considering....he got the longer end of the sentence....

THE ASPCA APPLAUDS VICK'S STRONG SENTENCE
The ASPCA applauds the strong and appropriate sentence received on Monday, December 10, by NFL quarterback Michael Vick. Vick, who pleaded guilty in August to federal charges in connection with a dogfighting operation on his property in Virginia, appeared before Judge Henry Hudson in Richmond, VA, and was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison, effective immediately. This is at the higher end of the federal sentencing guidelines of 18 to 24 months and is to be followed by a three-year probation period, during which time Vick is forbidden to own or have any contact with dogs other than supporting humane organizations.

“This is a significant moment in the history of animal cruelty prosecution,” says Ed Sayres, ASPCA President & CEO. “It sends a clear message to criminals everywhere—this kind of barbaric cruelty to animals will not be tolerated.”

Vick will serve 23 months minus the time he has already served since surrendering himself early. Two of his codefendants, Purnell Peace and Quanis Phillips, were sentenced to 18 and 21 months respectively, on November 30. The fourth codefendant, Tony Taylor, will be sentenced today, December 14.

The ASPCA is proud to have assisted federal investigators in many aspects of the case, such as participating in the excavation of graves and examination of remains, leading a team of animal behavior experts in evaluating the dogs seized from Vick’s Virginia property and making recommendations to the United States Department of Agriculture and U.S. Attorney’s office regarding the disposition of the dogs. “This case was investigated and prosecuted in a remarkably swift, thorough and collaborative fashion, and we have been honored to assist,” says Sayres. “It gives us some comfort that the animals who suffered did not do so in vain.”

Due to the sensitive nature of the ongoing criminal process, further details cannot be made available at this time. However, to keep abreast of ongoing developments in the Michael Vick case http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer...e=cruelty_home