Damon Stoudamire Trying To Take Case To Supreme Court

KG-MVP21 · 09-17-2006, 11:41 AM

Sports Illustrated - After a state Court of Appeals ruling denied Grizzlies guard Damon Stoudamire a jury trial, his lawyer is taking his case to another level.

Defense attorney Michael Piccarreta has sent a petition for review to the Arizona Supreme Court to try to get Stoudamire's case tried before a jury.

Stoudamire was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors, in July 2003 after authorities said he tried to pass through a security checkpoint at Tucson International Airport.

Last month, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that Stoudamire's possible sentence is not severe enough for him to be entitled to a jury trial.

If convicted, he could face up to three years' probation and a $2,500 fine.

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09-17-2006, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	Sports Illustrated - After a state Court of Appeals ruling denied Grizzlies guard Damon Stoudamire a jury trial, his lawyer is taking his case to another level. Defense attorney Michael Piccarreta has sent a petition for review to the Arizona Supreme Court to try to get Stoudamire's case tried before a jury. Stoudamire was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors, in July 2003 after authorities said he tried to pass through a security checkpoint at Tucson International Airport. Last month, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that Stoudamire's possible sentence is not severe enough for him to be entitled to a jury trial. If convicted, he could face up to three years' probation and a $2,500 fine.