Navy ES Principal Arrested

[Anonymous]

I just checked the online court information and there's motion scheduled for tomorrow morning. My guess is that he worked out a plea deal during the first hearing and each subsequent court date has been to review Coch's progress. The next review date is December 12th, so it would make sense if the Motion was to modify the charges and then the final conviction on the 12th is to something reduced.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just checked the online court information and there's motion scheduled for tomorrow morning. My guess is that he worked out a plea deal during the first hearing and each subsequent court date has been to review Coch's progress. The next review date is December 12th, so it would make sense if the Motion was to modify the charges and then the final conviction on the 12th is to something reduced.

How can charges be reduced? To what?

[Anonymous]

I am never surprised when principals get caught for embezzlement or other criminal activity. I have only known one honest, good-hearted principal in my life. The rest were malignant narcissists who were savvy at marketing their “noble” intentions and equity and community-minded initiatives (many of which are essentially cheats to make their stats look good). Principals, these days, seem to use their schools as stepping stones on the career ladder, and if they are interested in moving up and out, what they do for the school is less important than how “what they do” can look on their resume.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just checked the online court information and there's motion scheduled for tomorrow morning. My guess is that he worked out a plea deal during the first hearing and each subsequent court date has been to review Coch's progress. The next review date is December 12th, so it would make sense if the Motion was to modify the charges and then the final conviction on the 12th is to something reduced.

How can charges be reduced? To what?

Reckless driving? Failure to pay time and attention?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just checked the online court information and there's motion scheduled for tomorrow morning. My guess is that he worked out a plea deal during the first hearing and each subsequent court date has been to review Coch's progress. The next review date is December 12th, so it would make sense if the Motion was to modify the charges and then the final conviction on the 12th is to something reduced.

How can charges be reduced? To what?

Reckless driving? Failure to pay time and attention?

He caused priest damage over $1,000! That’s a felony. How can that be reduced? He refused a breathalyzer - how can that be dismissed? He drove drunk. That’s a misdemeanor (DWI). What could be changed??

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just checked the online court information and there's motion scheduled for tomorrow morning. My guess is that he worked out a plea deal during the first hearing and each subsequent court date has been to review Coch's progress. The next review date is December 12th, so it would make sense if the Motion was to modify the charges and then the final conviction on the 12th is to something reduced.

How can charges be reduced? To what?

Reckless driving? Failure to pay time and attention?

He caused priest damage over $1,000! That’s a felony. How can that be reduced? He refused a breathalyzer - how can that be dismissed? He drove drunk. That’s a misdemeanor (DWI). What could be changed??

Property damage I mean

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am never surprised when principals get caught for embezzlement or other criminal activity. I have only known one honest, good-hearted principal in my life. The rest were malignant narcissists who were savvy at marketing their “noble” intentions and equity and community-minded initiatives (many of which are essentially cheats to make their stats look good). Principals, these days, seem to use their schools as stepping stones on the career ladder, and if they are interested in moving up and out, what they do for the school is less important than how “what they do” can look on their resume.

We’ve made the job one that affords zero work life balance. Why are we surprised that it’s become a stepping stone? Pay principals better and provide better leave benefits and perhaps you’d see more investment and longevity.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just checked the online court information and there's motion scheduled for tomorrow morning. My guess is that he worked out a plea deal during the first hearing and each subsequent court date has been to review Coch's progress. The next review date is December 12th, so it would make sense if the Motion was to modify the charges and then the final conviction on the 12th is to something reduced.

How can charges be reduced? To what?

Reckless driving? Failure to pay time and attention?

He caused priest damage over $1,000! That’s a felony. How can that be reduced? He refused a breathalyzer - how can that be dismissed? He drove drunk. That’s a misdemeanor (DWI). What could be changed??

Are you not familiar with how the legal system works? Everything can be plead down to a lesser charge. He.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just checked the online court information and there's motion scheduled for tomorrow morning. My guess is that he worked out a plea deal during the first hearing and each subsequent court date has been to review Coch's progress. The next review date is December 12th, so it would make sense if the Motion was to modify the charges and then the final conviction on the 12th is to something reduced.

How can charges be reduced? To what?

Reckless driving? Failure to pay time and attention?

He caused priest damage over $1,000! That’s a felony. How can that be reduced? He refused a breathalyzer - how can that be dismissed? He drove drunk. That’s a misdemeanor (DWI). What could be changed??

Are you not familiar with how the legal system works? Everything can be plead down to a lesser charge. He.

No, not at all. I’ve never broken a law, had to go to court. Hell, I’ve never even been pulled over by a cop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am never surprised when principals get caught for embezzlement or other criminal activity. I have only known one honest, good-hearted principal in my life. The rest were malignant narcissists who were savvy at marketing their “noble” intentions and equity and community-minded initiatives (many of which are essentially cheats to make their stats look good). Principals, these days, seem to use their schools as stepping stones on the career ladder, and if they are interested in moving up and out, what they do for the school is less important than how “what they do” can look on their resume.

Have you always been plagued with such poor critical thinking skills, or is this a recent phenomenon? I mean, exactly how many principals have you really known? And please explain how many are moving on to other jobs up the career ladder? There are 200 principals currently in FCPS. What are those jobs? What percentage are moving up?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just checked the online court information and there's motion scheduled for tomorrow morning. My guess is that he worked out a plea deal during the first hearing and each subsequent court date has been to review Coch's progress. The next review date is December 12th, so it would make sense if the Motion was to modify the charges and then the final conviction on the 12th is to something reduced.

How can charges be reduced? To what?

Reckless driving? Failure to pay time and attention?

He caused priest damage over $1,000! That’s a felony. How can that be reduced? He refused a breathalyzer - how can that be dismissed? He drove drunk. That’s a misdemeanor (DWI). What could be changed??

Property damage I mean

This goes to the foundation of our legal system -- he is innocent until proven guilty. The state can always choose what it wants to charge or if it wants to drop charges that have already been filed. That's the hallmark of prosecutorial discretion. When there is a plea, the state will often drop certain charges as part of the deal. The overwhelming majority of criminal cases end with plea bargains where charges are reduced or dropped.

Also, refusing a breathalyzer is not a crime. It's a civil violarion that results in a license suspension.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am never surprised when principals get caught for embezzlement or other criminal activity. I have only known one honest, good-hearted principal in my life. The rest were malignant narcissists who were savvy at marketing their “noble” intentions and equity and community-minded initiatives (many of which are essentially cheats to make their stats look good). Principals, these days, seem to use their schools as stepping stones on the career ladder, and if they are interested in moving up and out, what they do for the school is less important than how “what they do” can look on their resume.

Have you always been plagued with such poor critical thinking skills, or is this a recent phenomenon? I mean, exactly how many principals have you really known? And please explain how many are moving on to other jobs up the career ladder? There are 200 principals currently in FCPS. What are those jobs? What percentage are moving up?

You must be a principal.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just checked the online court information and there's motion scheduled for tomorrow morning. My guess is that he worked out a plea deal during the first hearing and each subsequent court date has been to review Coch's progress. The next review date is December 12th, so it would make sense if the Motion was to modify the charges and then the final conviction on the 12th is to something reduced.

How can charges be reduced? To what?

Reckless driving? Failure to pay time and attention?

He caused priest damage over $1,000! That’s a felony. How can that be reduced? He refused a breathalyzer - how can that be dismissed? He drove drunk. That’s a misdemeanor (DWI). What could be changed??

Property damage I mean

This goes to the foundation of our legal system -- he is innocent until proven guilty. The state can always choose what it wants to charge or if it wants to drop charges that have already been filed. That's the hallmark of prosecutorial discretion. When there is a plea, the state will often drop certain charges as part of the deal. The overwhelming majority of criminal cases end with plea bargains where charges are reduced or dropped.

Also, refusing a breathalyzer is not a crime. It's a civil violarion that results in a license suspension.

If it’s not a crime, why is there a punishment?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I just checked the online court information and there's motion scheduled for tomorrow morning. My guess is that he worked out a plea deal during the first hearing and each subsequent court date has been to review Coch's progress. The next review date is December 12th, so it would make sense if the Motion was to modify the charges and then the final conviction on the 12th is to something reduced.

How can charges be reduced? To what?

Reckless driving? Failure to pay time and attention?

He caused priest damage over $1,000! That’s a felony. How can that be reduced? He refused a breathalyzer - how can that be dismissed? He drove drunk. That’s a misdemeanor (DWI). What could be changed??

Property damage I mean

This goes to the foundation of our legal system -- he is innocent until proven guilty. The state can always choose what it wants to charge or if it wants to drop charges that have already been filed. That's the hallmark of prosecutorial discretion. When there is a plea, the state will often drop certain charges as part of the deal. The overwhelming majority of criminal cases end with plea bargains where charges are reduced or dropped.

Also, refusing a breathalyzer is not a crime. It's a civil violarion that results in a license suspension.

If it’s not a crime, why is there a punishment?

It's a civil infraction -- like a speeding ticket. The penalty is the temporary loss of a privilege conferred by the government.

For reference, here is the relevant portion of the Virgina Code:

§ 18.2-268.3. Refusal of tests; penalties; procedures.
A. It is unlawful for a person who is arrested for a violation of § 18.2-266 or 18.2-266.1 or subsection B of § 18.2-272 or of a similar ordinance to unreasonably refuse to have samples of his breath taken for chemical tests to determine the alcohol content of his blood as required by § 18.2-268.2, and any person who so unreasonably refuses is guilty of a violation of this subsection, which is punishable as follows:

1. A first violation is a civil offense. For a first offense, the court shall suspend the defendant's privilege to drive for a period of one year. This suspension period is in addition to the suspension period provided under § 46.2-391.2.

[Anonymous]

Im sure he will get it down to the least possible punishment. And argue that it was a one time thing.

But he may actually need help and how does anyone know it won’t happen again and he’s actually driven drunk before?

His career with FCPS is likely over.