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This link states Poole lived in the home with the boy.
People might be a little more sympathetic and believe his claim that he didn't do anything if they posted up a picture of him when he was 12yo instead of 43. (He was 17-18 at the time about the same age as another kid in FL linked to skittles and hoodies).
My opinion is the judge gave him time served and probation and he was quite young when it occurred and he's stayed clear since so I have no strong feeling on the topic.
However, it is interesting the effect of the picture shown to people as to how they react.
I've heard some real horror stories from lawyer buddies about cases where there was virtually no real evidence and plenty of motive to lie and the judge rather than saying not guilty (election year politics) did the "guilty time-served" cop-out.
Using Google, that took about 4.9 seconds. Statute of limitations does not apply.
I hope they bleed him for every single cent, and he never gets to spend a penny of it.
But having said that, I don't get where some of the outrage in this thread is coming from. OK, so he bought a lottery ticket, and he won. Yes, it's not really fair, but what do people propose to do about it? Life often is unfair, sometimes very unfair. What are we supposed to do - eliminate the lottery? Make it illegal for felons to buy lottery tickets? It's an imperfect world, and imperfect things happen from time to time. That's just the way it is. Who is there to be angry at, other than (obviously) the pedophile?
I would imagine that in this case, it will all work out for the best, because I'd be willing to bet the lawyers are lining up for a shot at this one. Hopefully he'll never get the chance to spend a dime of it.
The part you quoted says this:
(13) (a) If the victim of a violation of § 794.011 (sexual battery), § 800.04 (lewd or lascivious offenses committed upon or in the presence of persons less than 16 years old), § 826.04 (incest), or § 847.0135 (Computer Pornography and Child Exploitation Prevent Act) was under 18 at the time the offense was committed, the applicable period of limitation does not begin to run until victim has reached the age of 18 or the offense is reported to a law enforcement agency, whichever occurs first
It was reported to police. The man went to jail! So the applicable period of limitation began when it was reported to police under these laws NOT when the victim turned 18. So yes there is a statute of limitations.
It depends on which item(s) he plead to also. There's probably a dozen different items he could have plead to.
Wow, you seem like a brilliant Google lawyer. Not. It only took about 4.9 seconds to read your post and spot the part that says, "...or the offense is reported to a law enforcement agency, whichever occurs first..."
I'm assuming that it was reported to a law enforcement agency way back when he was charged with it...
Reading, comprehension and just jumping on something they think suits their need. One would guess the police were involved in a criminal case since the man went to jail. Normally, people are arrested by the police even if they turn themselves in it is to the police. I missed the episode of Law & Order where Santa and the Tooth Fairy arrested people.
Far more worrisome, is the sexual abusers who will always be too damn smart go get caught! One of them could be living in your neighborhood, you've even met him, at some point in time, and you think he's the greatest neighbor you could ever ask for! Perhaps because he offered to shovel the snow out of your driveway one time or brought some delicious cookies to your house!
He served his time, and?
A sexual abuser could be your brother, father, uncle, grandfather......could be anyone. Plenty don't get caught.
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Originally Posted by Driller1
All states have their own laws.
But, the Catholic Church found out about limits........it cost them big time.
And in many areas the Catholic Church didn't pay because of the statute of limitations. They are also a little different because they are an entity that covered up abuse. The Church it's self didn't abuse people. It was the priests. The Church knowingly moved the priests about and kept everything covered up. That is why when they paid they paid a great deal.
From your story he was convicted and tried served his time and has evidently reformed his ways, i see no reason to cast derogatory aspersions on his current good fortune.
This. I'm not sure what the point of OP's thread is, except to attempt to start a flame war. I don't think it will happen.
The statute of limitations would only have run out in relation to the child he served time for. It will be interesting to see if the increased publicity (and his increased ability to pay) brings others out making claims.
The statute of limitations would only have run out in relation to the child he served time for. It will be interesting to see if the increased publicity (and his increased ability to pay) brings others out making claims.
If others surface that make claims, he will more than likely spend most or all of the money on expensive private attorneys due to the resulting criminal charges. And he would spend it trying to stay out of prison long before he would have to deal with any civil lawsuits.
Unfortunately, the cash will now make him more attractive to some welfare moms with kids. And some of these moms have few morals for a variety of reasons. ...
I agree..
Money changes everything..
I would not be surprised that this guy gets marriage proposals now..
I don't like pedophiles/ child molesters etc. period- and I don't care if anyone likes that or not- The problem is that it's their sexual preference- - a 18 yr old knows better- It is not something a normal 18yr old checks OUT-- like having a beer or smoking some weed- boys at that point be looking for GIRLS - the fella got issues
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