Anthony Becker, a former Santa Clara councilmember, was convicted of perjury and failing to fulfill his duties, specifically for leaking a report and lying during the investigation. His lawyers argue he should be sentenced to probation without jail time, citing the severe consequences he already faces, such as losing his job and electoral bid. Prosecutors contend that jail time is necessary to uphold justice and underscore the severity of lying in legal testimony, insisting his lack of remorse warrants a significant sentence.
Prosecutors asked that Becker receive a "significant jail sentence... it would better serve justice and be a more meaningful punishment for him to serve jail time."
Mr. Becker is now a convicted felon. Society garners no further protection by imposing a jail sentence on Mr. Becker... suffering the collateral consequences of his conviction that have deprived him of his income and his career.
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