I thought the hearing for the 3 suspended players was today?

[nwahogfan1]

I did not see anything so I guess I  was wrong.

Anyone help me with the date?

[hog.goblin]

Delayed.  Attorneys weren't ready.

[chiefhawg]

Delayed.  Attorneys weren't ready.

It is like an episode of Law And Order Criminal Intent.

[hoglady]

Delayed.  Attorneys weren't ready.

Wonder which side needed the continuance.

[nwahogfan1]

Anybody have any inside scoop on how this is going to play out?

[The_Iceman]

All that was delayed was the arraignment, right? There isn't much to that. You walk in, plead not guilty, and they give you a court date.

[hoglady]

All that was delayed was the arraignment, right? There isn't much to that. You walk in, plead not guilty, and they give you a court date.

Just looked it up and you are right - it was just an arraignment.

[The_Iceman]

Just looked it up and you are right - it was just an arraignment.

But I'm sure we will have Breaking News story from 5 News reporting Beard pleads "Not Guilty". Everyone pleads not guilty. They pretty much won't even let you plead guilty. So I never understand why arraignments are taken so seriously by the media.

[Hawg Red]

But I'm sure we will have Breaking News story from 5 News reporting Beard pleads "Not Guilty". Everyone pleads not guilty. They pretty much won't even let you plead guilty. So I never understand why arraignments are taken so seriously by the media.

But if they're working on a plea deal (as speculated), there wouldn't be a "not guilty" plea, correct? And that could very well be the reason for the delay, that they're still working on the plea deal. Or does a plea deal come after the initial plea at the arraignment?

[The_Iceman]

But if they're working on a plea deal (as speculated), there wouldn't be a "not guilty" plea, correct? And that could very well be the reason for the delay, that they're still working on the plea deal. Or does a plea deal come after the initial plea at the arraignment?

Possibly. If Beard wants to get the charges dropped before arraignment and before having the news stations standing outside the courtroom video taping him in front of the judge. But in terms of the impact of the "Not Guilty" plea at arraignment on a possible plea deal, it means nothing.

[WarPig88]

There are only two suspended players that I am aware of.

Williams has been dismissed.

[hog.goblin]

All that was delayed was the arraignment, right? There isn't much to that. You walk in, plead not guilty, and they give you a court date.

not guilty, guilty plea'd down, decisions decisions

[Wild Bill Hog]

Could a "No Contest" plea, and a subsequent related deal be entered at an arraignment?  Just asking.

[texas tush hog]

Could a "No Contest" plea, and a subsequent related deal be entered at an arraignment?  Just asking.

Short answer, yes, according to my old fishin buddy judge. But when you're hot you're hot.-"Jerry Reed."

[The_Iceman]

Could a "No Contest" plea, and a subsequent related deal be entered at an arraignment?  Just asking.

In the 100+ arraignments I was involved with in Washington County when I was with the Public Defender's office, I never heard anyone plead anything but not guilty. The not guilty at arraignment doesn't mean much in terms of the prosecutor and future deals. Its more of a procedural step.

[TOM "tbw1"]

"Enter a plea of not guilty, waive formal arraignment, Your Honor"

30 seconds tops

[Scott7703]

"Enter a plea of not guilty, waive formal arraignment, Your Honor"

30 seconds tops

Some dealing going on.

[blacksuit]

Felony charges, hard to get too hopeful. Circuit courts typically do P&A in person and from what I can tell that will happen tomorrow:

http://5newsonline.com/2015/08/24/arraignment-hearing-for-basketball-players-postponed/

[The_Iceman]

Update: Beard charged with 3 felonies. Arraignment coming soon.

[hoglady]

Update: Beard charged with 3 felonies. Arraignment coming soon.

Hate, hate to hear that.
Not good for Beard and his future / and not good for the basketball team.

[JayBell]

Hard to see Beard back on the court for Arkansas.  At the very least, not this season.

[-Blu]

Update: Beard charged with 3 felonies. Arraignment coming soon.

What about Thomas?

[The_Iceman]

What about Thomas?

No charges yet.

[azhog10]

Update: Beard charged with 3 felonies. Arraignment coming soon.

What are the felonies he's charged with?

[The_Iceman]

http://www.nwahomepage.com/news/razorback-basketball-players-plead-not-guilty-to-forgery-charges#.VecIAdHBcW0.twitter

I told you they would report this. EVERYONE pleads not guilty at arraignments.

[Hawg Red]

Thomas doesn't go to court until the 9th.

[Hawg Red]

What are the felonies he's charged with?

I believe it's 3 counts of the same charge.

[WorfHog]

I'm sure a plea deal is in the works as we speak.

[moses_007]

It's highly doubtful the legal process will be over before basketball season begins.  I don't see Beard playing this upcoming season, guilty or not.

[azhog10]

It's highly doubtful the legal process will be over before basketball season begins.  I don't see Beard playing this upcoming season, guilty or not.

If he doesn't get a deal before basketball season then I think he takes this to court. The only reason for him to plea to a lesser charge is to try and get back on the court, assuming CMA allows that.

[arkmark]

If he doesn't get a deal before basketball season then I think he takes this to court. The only reason for him to plea to a lesser charge is to try and get back on the court, assuming CMA allows that.

Not quite azhog, how about the reason to plea to the charge or a lesser charge in order to avoid a jail or prison term?  Seems a little more important than his basketball season.  No matter how much he or we may think what he may have done doesn't deserve that, it is on the table.

[azhog10]

Not quite azhog, how about the reason to plea to the charge or a lesser charge in order to avoid a jail or prison term?  Seems a little more important than his basketball season.  No matter how much he or we may think what he may have done doesn't deserve that, it is on the table.

Like I said if he pleas it happens before the season. If he doesn't then it goes to court.

[-Blu]

Anybody know what happened with Thomas?  Wasn't his hearing suppose to be this week?

[Big Nasty 34]

Anybody know what happened with Thomas?  Wasn't his hearing suppose to be this week?

"The third player involved in the case, Dustin Thomas, has an arraignment scheduled for September 14."

[-Blu]

"The third player involved in the case, Dustin Thomas, has an arraignment scheduled for September 14."

Ah ok... Thanks.