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Old 03-02-2008, 10:44 AM   #59
Clodfobble
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
Even back in the 50's and 60's, Judges would quite often offer a kid in trouble, a chance to join the military, as a plea bargain to avoid conviction.
Ah, that makes more sense, since it's technically a substitute for the conviction (meaning they aren't really "guilty") as opposed to a substitute for the sentencing.
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