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Plaxico Burress cuts a plea deal requiring two-year prison term for his gun possession

By Douglas A. Berman

As detailed in this New York Daily News article, "Plaxico Burress took a surprise plea bargain Thursday that will land the talented but troubled wide receiver behind bars for two years." Here are more legal details and some notable reactions: The unexpected agreement with the Manhattan district attorney came nine months after Burress, 32, shot himself through the thigh with an illegal .40-caliber Glock in a crowded nightclub. "Do you wish to plead guilty?" asked state Supreme Court Judge Michael Melkonian as a chastened Burress stood before him. "Is that what you want to do?" "Yes, sir," replied the subdued star, who returns to court Sept. 22 for his official sentencing. He's expected to begin his jail term the same day. Once he reports to jail, Burress - if he avoids trouble behind bars ? should serve about 20 months, said his lawyer, Benjamin Brafman...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on August 20, 2009 (boomark / email).