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Corey R. ShanusI agree that getting a conviction with a sympathetic jury will be a challenge. OJ Simpson is Exhibit A of this principle. What I'm curious to know (and in asking this I'm not challenging your view but merely inquiring inasmuch as I am no criminal attorney) is why you feel that, even if convicted, Bonds would get a light sentence? From what's been reported the maximum sentence if convicted on all counts is 30 years. Given that it is questionable Bonds will exhibit some of those factors which could lessen the sentence (contrition, remorse, humility, etc.), why do you feel so confident he could not spend some real time (e.g., 5 years or more) behind bars?
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