It depends on a few different factors. NONE of which is really known at this time. But I do feel Coach Oats probably could have made a more diplomatic statement than his did. But I actually prefer his candor, myself......
I haven't commented on coach Oats. I'm asking a yes/no question. Your last two statements appear contradictory.
I doubt Oates wrote the clarification statement. That reads like PR with legal review. One thing that's clear. They are concerned foremost with maintaining Miller's eligibility.
Problem is, he was right in what he said earlier, if he knew, then the admin knew too. So who is going to fire him? It would have to be the university President probably, and he will get a ton of alumni pressure to keep Oats. It’s just how Bama is.
So Miles is charged with murder for providing the gun to his buddy who shot an innocent woman. But Miller is cannot be charged with anything for providing the gun to the person - who provided the gun to the shooter?
According to Alabama law: Miles: 4.2 PTS, 2.3 REB, 0.6 AST = Murder Charge Miller: 18.7 PTS, 8.0 REB, 1.9 AST = Wrong spot at the wrong time
2 statutes/laws I found "12.1-06-02. Criminal facilitation. 1. A person is guilty of criminal facilitation if he knowingly provides substantial assistance to a person intending to commit a felony and that person, in fact, commits the crime contemplated, or a like or related felony, employing the assistance so provided. The ready lawful availability from others of the goods or services provided by a defendant is a factor to be considered in determining whether or not his assistance was substantial. This section does not apply to a person who is either expressly or by implication made not accountable by the statute defining the felony facilitated or related statutes. 2. Except as otherwise provided, it is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the person whose conduct the defendant facilitated has been acquitted, has not been prosecuted or convicted, has been convicted of a different offense, is immune rom prosecution, or is otherwise not subject to justice. 3. Facilitation of a class A felony is a class C felony. Facilitation of a class B or class C felony is a class A misdemeanor." Under Alabama law, code 13A-2-23, a person is legally accountable for the behavior of another person if he or she "procures, induces or causes such other person to commit the offense." A person can also be charged under the law if he or she aids or abets another person in committing a crime or fails to prevent a crime while having the ability to do so.
Not sure about Alabama but it is legal to have a gun in your car on UF campus. That is assuming the person can legally own a firearm. I read one report that said he thought Miller wanted the gun for self defense. Of course I have no idea what is or is not true.
Thanks. This helps to answer my question. It seems that the words "knowingly" and "intending" are key here. I wonder if prosecutors in AL will do the right thing and pursue charges. knowingly provides substantial assistance to a person intending to commit a felony Side note: I didn't even realize that Miller was still playing. It's hard to believe that an NCAA athlete who provided a gun used to kill has been permitted to participate. But I guess that makes me naive.
The prosecutors will do the right thing to keep Brandon playing. LOL. As for the basketball program, they had lost two straight before we played them, Miller dadgum played against us. Of course boys being boys! They need him to make sure they are in the NCAA tournament. Sad how the SEC Commissioner has been silent, look the other way. Just think if it was Florida this was happening to. Another entitled kid getting a pass due to his athletic ability.
