Colardo Ballon Boy stunt pleads guilty.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:13 am

Lawyer says parents of Colorado balloon boy will plead guilty

Thu Nov 12, 9:49 AM

By The Associated Press

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DENVER - The lawyer for the Colorado father who reported his son floated away in a helium balloon says his client and the boy's mother will both plead guilty to charges in the case.

Lawyer David Lane said in a statement today that Mayumi Heene will plead guilty to false reporting to authorities, a misdemeanour.

He said her husband, Richard Heene, will plead guilty to attempting to influence a public servant, a felony.

Lane says prosecutors have agreed to allow both to serve probation sentences.

The most serious of the charges recommended by Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden would have carried a maximum sentence of six years in prison.

they should have gotten more than just probation sentences.:rolleyes:

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:26 am

Now they will write a book about it or at least make the talk show rounds.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:27 am

hoppy;1262152 wrote: Now they will write a book about it or at least make the talk show rounds.

that's right and they will make a fortune.:rolleyes:

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:37 am

*yawn* :rolleyes:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:45 am

hoppy;1262152 wrote: Now they will write a book about it or at least make the talk show rounds.
Bang on there Your Hoppiness. I'm actually bloody annoyed with them. When It was happening, I watched that damn video of the balloon in the sky right up until It landed. I was so worried for that kid and all the time It was a sick hoax. If they do make any money from books and tv appearences then they should have the whole lot siezed to pay for the emergency services who responded and wasted their time. :-5

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:58 am

What a horrible thing to do to your child.

I think the mother was worried she may be deported so she decided to come clean.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:46 pm

they both got jail time.

husband: 90 days jail time

4 years probation

400 hours of community service

wife: 30 days jail time.

maybe they'll think twice next time before trying to pull off a hoax for a reality show.:rolleyes:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:50 pm

They also were told by the judge they could not make any money from publicity about this case. It was part of the sentence.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:51 pm

chonsigirl;1275591 wrote: They also were told by the judge they could not make any money from publicity about this case. It was part of the sentence.

thanks Chonsi, I never heard that.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:51 pm

I think that they got a fair sentence. Now someone should think about the children's welfare in all this as they have been put through a lot because their parents are IDIOTS..

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:54 pm

CARLA;1275594 wrote: I think that they got a fair sentence. Now someone should think about the children's welfare in all this as they have been put through a lot because their parents are IDIOTS..

Poor children is right Carla, nothing was said on that, just their convictions.

I can only imagine how the boy feels now.

It wasn't his fault, he was just playing along.

great role models his parents are.:-5:-5

Mustang · Post by **Mustang** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:11 pm

The kids will stay in the parents custody too.

Larimer County District Judge Stephen Schapanski then ordered Heene to begin a 30-day jail term on Jan. 11, delaying the start of the sentence for two weeks so he can spend the holidays with his family. Schapanski allowed Heene to serve the remaining 60 days of his jail term under work release, meaning he can work during the day but spend his nights in jail.

Schapanski ordered Mayumi Heene to serve 20 days in jail after her husband completes his sentence. Her time served is flexible — she can report to jail on 10 weekends, for example — so the children are cared for, the judge said.

?Balloon boy? parents get jail time - Crime & courts- msnbc.com

I think what's going to hurt the Heenes’ more is not being able to make a profit off their stunt.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:17 pm

Mustang;1275599 wrote: The kids will stay in the parents custody too.

?Balloon boy? parents get jail time - Crime & courts- msnbc.com

I think what's going to hurt the Heenes’ more is not being able to make a profit off their stunt.

This is great, that the kids will still have their parents around to take care of them, this they will need.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 3:02 am

They are going to jail, and as well they are prevented from making any financial gain from the stunt:

Balloon boy parents jailed over hoax - The Irish Times - Wed, Dec 23, 2009

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 3:09 am

I'm glad one of the conditions was that they couldn't financially benefit from their convictions . I've watched 'daddy' on tv and he likes the limelight doesn't he?

I think this family would benefit greatly if they got rid of daddy. ....Now mum has to sit around and wait for 'daddy' to finish his sentence before she goes in. .......I can see a divorce here in the making. I bet we see it on TV

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:53 am

I agree Fuzzy if the mother gets a backbone and leaves the man her and her children all will be much better off. I think daddy is one strange dude who has put fear in every member of that family.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:44 am

fuzzywuzzy;1275665 wrote: I'm glad one of the conditions was that they couldn't financially benefit from their convictions . I've watched 'daddy' on tv and he likes the limelight doesn't he?

I think this family would benefit greatly if they got rid of daddy. ....Now mum has to sit around and wait for 'daddy' to finish his sentence before she goes in. .......I can see a divorce here in the making. I bet we see it on TV

I'm happy to Fuzz, no benefits allowed.

'Richard Heene was sentenced to 90 days in jail, including 60 days of work release that will let him pursue his job as a construction contractor while serving his time. His wife, Mayumi, was sentenced to 20 days in jail.'