Comments on: Marion Standoff Ends Peacefully

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By Andrew L. on 01-22-09

I can guarantee you with absolute certainty…this will NOT happen. I know Tom…unfortunately…I have for more than 37 years.

He has a prior record (from Oregon, where he previously resided) which includes drug possession and usage charges, as well as domestic violence charges, and he has been under investigation for having coerced funds from his own mother (in the amount of more than $90,000).

Plus - two of the four charges were from a prior occurrence in Montana - DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.

He may not get the full 30 year prison penalty out of this, but he will get felony convictions, a lengthy dose of hard time, and he’ll never see his kids again (I know them, too, and this is the best thing for them in the long run.)

The last attorney he had in Oregon quit on him - with Tom owing him more than $30,000. Not a good recommendation…