Goblin Valley Clowns get off with probation

[cchoc]

This really sends a message:

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57695025-78/goblin-hall-state-rock.html.csp

:bootyshake:

[Scott P]

I think it sounds pretty fair, though I don't know if it will do much good to spend all the fine money on signs telling people not to disturb the goblins. Maybe part of it, but there are already signs saying not to disturb the goblins.

[rockgremlin]

Unfortunate and disappointing. They should at least have to "adopt-a-highway" along several miles of state road between Hanksville and I-70...and keep their adopted stretch maintained for a minimum of one year.

C'mon Scott. You let them off easy...

[Sandstone Addiction]

Plea in abeyance...:facepalm1:

I certainly wasn't in the crucify him crowd, but dang, even I think this is a bit on the light side.

I'll have to admit, if I ever need a lawyer, I'm calling Scott...:nod:

[Scott P]

Plea in abeyance...:facepalm1:

Plus a few thousand dollars and the stigma of forever being known as an idiot on the world wide web. Every time someone Googles their names, all of the news stories will show up.

The adopt a highway and community service idea is a good one though.

[accadacca]

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David Hall, standing, enters his guilty plea during a court hearing Tuesday, March 18, 2014, for Hall and his co-defendant, Glenn Taylor, seated far right. Hall and Taylor admitted that they toppled a prehistoric rock formation, known as a hoodoo, during an October 2013 visit to Goblin Valley State Park. Taylor pleaded guilty to attempted criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, and Hall pleaded guilty to attempting to aid or abet criminal mischief, also a class A misdemeanor. (Geoff Liesik, Deseret News)

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Glenn Taylor, right, stands with his defense attorney, Scott Card, during a court hearing Tuesday, March 18, 2014, for Taylor and his co-defendant, David Hall, seated at left. Hall and Taylor admitted that they toppled a prehistoric rock formation, known as a hoodoo, during an October 2013 visit to Goblin Valley State Park. Taylor pleaded guilty to attempted criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, and Hall pleaded guilty to attempting to aid or abet criminal mischief, also a class A misdemeanor. (Geoff Liesik, Deseret News)

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Glenn Taylor, standing, watches his defense attorney, Scott Card, make a change to court papers during a hearing Tuesday, March 18, 2014, for Taylor and his co-defendant, David Hall. Hall and Taylor admitted that they toppled a prehistoric rock formation, known as a hoodoo, during an October 2013 visit to Goblin Valley State Park. Taylor pleaded guilty to attempted criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, and Hall pleaded guilty to attempting to aid or abet criminal mischief, also a class A misdemeanor. (Geoff Liesik, Deseret News)

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Emery County prosecutor Brent Langston, left, speaks during a court hearing Tuesday, March 18, 2014, for David Hall, right. Hall and his co-defendant Glenn Taylor admitted that they toppled a prehistoric rock formation, known as a hoodoo, during an October 2013 visit to Goblin Valley State Park. Taylor pleaded guilty to attempted criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, and Hall pleaded guilty to attempting to aid or abet criminal mischief, also a class A misdemeanor. (Geoff Liesik, Deseret News)

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Glenn Taylor, far right, stands with defense attorney Scott Card during a court hearing Tuesday, March 18, 2014, for Taylor and his co-defendant, David Hall, seated at left. Hall and Taylor admitted that they toppled a prehistoric rock formation, known as a hoodoo, during an October 2013 visit to Goblin Valley State Park. Taylor pleaded guilty to attempted criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, and Hall pleaded guilty to attempting to aid or abet criminal mischief, also a class A misdemeanor. (Geoff Liesik, Deseret News)

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Emery County prosecutor Brent Langston, far left, speaks during a court hearing Tuesday, March 18, 2014, for David Hall, standing, and Glenn Taylor, seated far right. Hall and Taylor admitted that they toppled a prehistoric rock formation, known as a hoodoo, during an October 2013 visit to Goblin Valley State Park. Taylor pleaded guilty to attempted criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, and Hall pleaded guilty to attempting to aid or abet criminal mischief, also a class A misdemeanor. (Geoff Liesik, Deseret News)

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David Hall enters his guilty plea during a court hearing Tuesday, March 18, 2014, for Hall and his co-defendant, Glenn Taylor. Hall and Taylor admitted that they toppled a prehistoric rock formation, known as a hoodoo, during an October 2013 visit to Goblin Valley State Park. Taylor pleaded guilty to attempted criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, and Hall pleaded guilty to attempting to aid or abet criminal mischief, also a class A misdemeanor. (Geoff Liesik, Deseret News)

[Scott Card]

The camera adds 10 pounds…...

[rockgremlin]

The camera adds 10 pounds…...

Or 100, depending on who you're referring to.

[Sun Dance]

Nonsense. ..you look fine. Oh, you're talking about the other guys? :)

[Sombeech]

For those who wanted to make them an example by giving them the felony, to discourage future vandals, this public debacle has already accomplished more to discourage vandals than any felony would. In what way would a felony be effective for the rest of the community?

I agree with Mr Card's efforts to fight the felony charge. It sounds like there will be monetary fines as well. The message was clearly sent for those purely looking for the message. And if there are any laws or policies that the written punishment has not been carried out, I'd be interested to hear about that. :2thumbs:

[Brian in SLC]

The camera adds 10 pounds…...

Well, you could always drop a few... Wiggle it!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2PGNA2u_HI&

[Scott P]

this public debacle has already accomplished more to discourage vandals than any felony would.

Notes to self:

When committing vandalism and doing something really stupid, do not post it on youtube.

When claiming disability injuries, do not post self pushing over huge boulders on youtube.

Anyway, let's all hope that the public debacle will certainly discourage vandalism. Of course, there are always more idiots out there (such as the guy who recently stole the dinosaur track.

[Sombeech]

... Wiggle it!]

Just a little bit

[Sombeech]

LOL my brother just informed me he bought his dog from David Hall

[cchoc]

They should at least be forced to wear t shirts that say 'topple me' for their criminal stupidity.

[Sombeech]

They should at least be forced to wear t shirts that say 'topple me' for their criminal stupidity.

Only if they can possibly endanger a child :haha:

[cchoc]

I expect it would be very harmful to a child if one of those dudes fell on them, they should be toppled constantly. :)


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[oldno7]

Well done, Scott Card......

No matter who's right or wrong, It would appear Scott represented his client well.

[Sombeech]

I'm still curious if somebody could show me where this toppled goblin was exactly in the park. You know, for those comparing it to the great wonders of the world. I'm still not defending their actions, and yes it was still a dumbass thing to do, but let's not compare it to plugging up Old Faithful or anything.

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