02 August 2007

Killer -- I Mean Tweener -- Gets Off Easy

The judge just ruled in the Lane Garrison drunk driving trial: "I intend to remand Mr. Garrison today to the Department of Corrections for diagnostics."

Garrison's lawyers had asked the court for a "diagnostic." That means Garrison will be sent to a California prison for 90 days, where shrinks and others will determine if Garrison is a suitable candidate for probation.

Sources say behind closed doors, the D.A. vehemently opposed the judge's order, favoring four years hard time instead.

If the judge goes along with the defense request, the smart money is that the shrinks will say Garrison is a suitable candidate for probation and the judge will agree. That would mean Garrison would serve 90 days.

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