Authorities prosecutors are looking for a jail sentence of at the least 11 years, whereas Combs’ group needs him to serve not more than 14 months, which might primarily set him free based mostly on time served.
Decide Arun Subramanian, who oversaw the proceedings, has the ultimate say, and Brian C. Stewart, trial lawyer at Parker & McConkie, advised Radar the truth will probably cut up the distinction.
“Fourteen months might be wishful considering, and eleven years could also be too heavy-handed,” Stewart mentioned. “I might anticipate it to be someplace within the center, round 4 to 6 years.”
He additionally feels it is a threat for Combs to talk.
“That is his one alternative to affect the decide’s choice, and he ought to take it with a brief, honest, and remorseful assertion. If he stands up and owns it, that may shave years off; if he makes excuses, it might add them,” Stewart added.