Over and over again an Annapolis man who was convicted last year of manslaughter left his home in violation of the terms of his house arrest.
But yesterday - just eight months after 35-year-old Christopher P. O'Brien was released from jail - a county judge said enough is enough.
Circuit Court Judge Paul F. Harris Jr. sentenced O'Brien to serve 3 1/2 years in state prison for violating the conditions of his probation.
"I don't like sending people to the Division of Correction, but you have really pushed the envelope," said Judge Harris, chastising...
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18 Months? - 2008-09-18 14:50:01
18 months for KILLING someone? Are you kidding me?? How can this happen?
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Harris Doesn't like... - 2008-09-18 00:20:51
What kind of a Judge is he? This guy should have gone to prison then. This is not a joke. The judge should be benched. Pitiful for this city. DO crime, get away with it, over and over and over.
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