Lordjaysus
Active Member
Jim's case is being heard tommorrow (well thius morning) in the Four Courts at about ten fifteen. The last time he was in court the judge ruled out any chance of him being given asylum on political grounds or denying the warrant of extradition to the UK. Now his main hope lies in the legality of the warrant, any mistakes and he will win his case and likely be deported to the US, no mistakes and he will be extradited to the UK to face trial. If he does lose then he has a chance of appealing, however this may not be a good idea as any time spent in an Irish prison is unlikely to come off his eventual sentance. Also there is reason to hope that if he goes to trial in the UK that he can plea bargain for ABH and not GBH with intent, a far more serious crime. Another problem with the warrant may be the concept of dual criminality, that the crime they are trying to extradite him for is either has no close equivalent here or else carries a lighter sentence.I think this might be his case. I realise I posted this far too late for anyone to be able to attend but at least those who care know what's going on. I will post up the results of the case afterwards. It seems likely that whatever the outcome Jim will be out of Ireland in around a fortnight, either to remand in London or posiible freedom in New York.
IN COURT 3
MR JUSTICE PEART
AT 10.30 O'CLOCK
EXTRADITION
If anyone wants to try and visit him they should ring John Toxic, if you don't have his number I'm not givin it to you. Or write during the next week and it should reach him.
IN COURT 3
MR JUSTICE PEART
AT 10.30 O'CLOCK
EXTRADITION
If anyone wants to try and visit him they should ring John Toxic, if you don't have his number I'm not givin it to you. Or write during the next week and it should reach him.
