Three words…Minimum Mandatory Sentencing. After Vick “cooperates” with the G, then he fits into a sentencing guideline that the US Attorney recommends. The guideline is the guideline. The judge cannot come off of that (minimum mandatory). If he fits into a 5 year minimum mandatory, he has to do 85 % of the time, unless he gets convictions of other people after he is sentenced. It’s called a Rule 35. Bottom line, MV won’t do much time, but it will be in a Federal Prison. It’s not club med. Plus, his cooperation which I assume will involve a minimum of dope dealers and dog pitters, will be worth it. Criminal and thug. Nuff said.