| Thanks, Doug. Understand. We'll let our client know. We should have an answer for you on Monday. I want him to take the weekend to decide. It would be extremely helpful if he could consult with his wife. This decision affects her, as well. Here's my recommendation on that. Bring him to Meridith's office and have her monitor the call to ensure there's no issue as to coercion or obstruction of justice. Meantime, we'll need a continuance. I'm checking with Dr. Huff about his schedule in Apr. He's testifying in court in Quantico during the week of 11 Apr. When are you available? S/f Neal Neal A. Puckett, Esq LtCol, USMC (Ret) Puckett & Faraj, PC 1800 Diagonal Rd, Suite 210 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.706.9566 The information contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C. at 888-970-0005 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or distribution. On Mar 4, 2011, at 2:24 PM, Hatch MAJ Douglas C wrote: Neal, I just gave Meridith back the PTA signed by the CA. Col Richie pen changed the confinement max to 27 years. I'm authorized to tell you this is the bottom line, and he won't go any lower. I did what I could to get us to 26. S/F Doug -----Original Message----- From: Puckett Neal [mailto:neal@puckettfaraj.com] Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 8:48 AM To: Marshall Maj Meridith L Cc: Hatch MAJ Douglas C; Faraj Haytham Subject: Re: Bell Motion Yes, she was. Neal A. Puckett, Esq LtCol, USMC (Ret) Puckett & Faraj, PC 1800 Diagonal Rd, Suite 210 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.706.9566 www.puckettfaraj.com The information contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C. at 888-970-0005 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or distribution. On Jan 31, 2011, at 11:40 AM, Marshall Maj Meridith L wrote: Gentlemen, Doug - I am the one who mentioned bringing Mr. James Bell (Dad) out. R/ Major Meridith L. Marshall Senior Defense Counsel MCAS, Miramar 858-577-1720 meridith.marshall@usmc.mil -----Original Message----- From: Hatch MAJ Douglas C Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 8:38 AM To: Puckett Neal Cc: Marshall Maj Meridith L; Faraj Haytham Subject: RE: Bell Motion Neal, This may sound strange, but I don't think I'll be able to get less than 27 years. I am seriously not nickel and diming you here--everyone is concerned about the relative ages of Makeisha and GySgt Bell upon his release, and I've done the calculations based on standard good time credit. A 27 year sentence seems to be the magic number (at the low end). If you can get me something in writing, plus a stip, I think I can sell 27 to the CA. I know the charge re: viewing porn was a sticking point. Is he willing to plead guilty to everything else? For example, the sodomies were pled in the alternative--he'd have to plead to the sodomy under 125, not to the 120's pled in the alternative. I also have some very specific evidentiary concessions I'll want in there, and I much to prefer to work that out ahead of time rather than amending the PTA later. I wouldn't ask you to stipulate to admissibility, but there will be several pieces of evidence (affidavits, possibly videos) I'd want to get in without having to lay a foundation; Confrontation would need to be waived is some instances of course. We can always duke out relevance. Either you or Meridith mentioned bringing GySgt Bell's dad out here, and that won't be a problem. What do you think? Doug -----Original Message----- From: Puckett Neal [mailto:neal@puckettfaraj.com] Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 7:49 AM To: Hatch MAJ Douglas C Cc: Marshall Maj Meridith L; Faraj Haytham Subject: Fwd: Bell Motion Doug, Here ya go. Thanks for making it easy. Now, if you could just get me a 26-yr deal, we could be done with this case without any pain or suffering. Neal Neal A. 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