r/CapitolConsequences • u/CCMcC • Jan 23 '23

Jury finds Barnett guilty of eight insurrection charges CONVICTION

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/jury-finds-barnett-guilty-of-eight-insurrection-charges/
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u/joshcouch Jan 23 '23

Do we know what the sentencing guidelines are for these crimes yet?

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u/PensiveObservor Too old for this shit Jan 23 '23

WaPo today: “The most serious charge he faced, obstructing an official government proceeding, carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. But advisory sentencing guidelines used by the court are likely to recommend a much shorter term in his case…

“Besides obstructing an official proceeding, Barnett was convicted of two felonies related to carrying a dangerous weapon in the Capitol and a felony charge of civil disorder. The four misdemeanors he was convicted of included theft of government property, meaning the envelope.”

So, no comment on cumulative sentence. He’s def going away for some time.

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '23

And he can never legally own a firearm again which is a big win.

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u/MenuBar Jan 23 '23

You know what they say - when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns.

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '23

Well that doesn’t really pertain here because guns aren’t outlawed for the populace. They are only outlawed for those who choose not to adhere to the rules of civil society and the laws of this nation, also known as violent felons.

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u/brianfine Jan 24 '23

Is it not all felons? I was under the impression that any felonies completely barred gun ownership. I realize there are places where you can petition to get your rights back, but they aren’t automatically restored

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u/[deleted] Jan 24 '23

Yeah I think if it’s not a violent crime or specific times of crime you can regain the right the have firearms.