alanpdodd wrote:So Jamie Peacock can make a case for a non-custodial sentence and have it published in Sporting Life but the fans can't discuss? Am I missing something?
The law of sub judice applies to both the trial
and cases being considered by the judge. So technically Peacock and the The Sporting Life could be considered in contempt of court for trying to influence the outcome of the judges deliberations .
They won't be though because he simply won't take any notice and won't consider it interference. He will not be basing his sentence on what Peacock or any fan says because he will have the brains to realise they are not impartial. It also isn't in anyone's interest to prosecute Peacock or the Sporting Life which is just common sense. Likewise any discussion or opinion one way or the other on what should happen to these players expressed on here won't have an impact on his deliberations either.
It is quite common when a judge states a custodial sentence is likely for this to be reported in the media and the consequences discussed.
As to Feka's case there was plenty of speculation what the outcome of his guilty plea would be both legally and for his status at the club.
Sometimes common sense goes out of the window.
Dave