The jury in the Chante Mallard case returned a guilty verdict in one hour. That usually bodes ill for the defendant. The punishment hearing starts up in 30 minutes or so. Expect the jury to be outraged. How can you sit there and let a man die without even calling 911. Mallard was drinking, taking Ecstasy, and smoking marijuana. Just a great night on the town. To keep from getting arrested, she let the man die, then dumped the body in Cobb park. So many bodies have been found in Cobb Park, she probably figured there was a regular patrol out there that would find him.

This case points out that it is always better to take your lumps when you mess up. Problems and mistakes will not stay hidden. They only grow. Mallard has traded a DWI for a murder and will likely spend years in jail. The case also points out, for the zillionth time, how stupid it is to go out and take drugs and drink. She is now the poster girl for impaired judgment. At least Katy Couric isn't taking up money for her.