| Q1 | California Law | Under California criminal law, isn't there a provision about Veterans and PTSD which soften the penalties for Sargent if he is convicted? |
| Q1ANS | California Law | No, the California law on this issue doesn't help Sarge, unfortunately. It applies only to persons facing charges that allow for suspended sentences/probation. The charges that Sarge faces at this time mandate prison. |
| Q2 | Police Report | Can I read the Los Alto police report of the arrest of Sarge? |
| Q2ANS | Police Report | Yes, Los Altos Police Department Narrative Report - CA0430500 (Sargent Binkley's Arrest) |
| Q3 | Prison Time | Sarge is facing a mandatory 12 year sentence for armed robbery in each of two counties. If convicted in both counties, would he have to serve 24 years? |
| Q3ANS | Prison Time | Hope for the best (sentences served concurrently 12 years), prepare for the worst (sentences served consecutively 24 years). |
| Q4 | Negative Comments | What are some of the negative comments from people who oppose any mitigation for Sarge? |
| Q4ANS | Negative Comments | It is only fair that you read some of these negative comments. Here is an article from Talk Left where Reader Coments express the negative view. Click on http://www.talkleft.com/story/2007/11/11/115859/96 (Negative Comments) |
| Q5 | Alan Lubke-first hear | Alan, when did you first hear about Sarge's plight? |
| Q5ANS | Alan Lubke-first hear | I got a copy of an email through the West Point network of the SF Bay Area. Troy Ryder, Class of 1994 had seen a local TV news show and was alarmed. I met with him and two of my classmates for lunch and he gave us the details. The Web site www.supportsarge.com had been set up by Sarge's high school classmates and friends from Los Altos. |
| Q6 | Alan Lubke- involvement |
What made you get involved, i.e., attending hearings, post the latest news to your Web site? |
| Q6ANS | Alan Lubke-involvement | Besides being a brother West Point graduate, I have experienced my own psychological issues -- depression and alcoholism. I have empathy for Sarge since I know the severity of pain that can overwhelm someone who has PTSD. Click PTSD where I describe my experience with that pain. |