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<blockquote data-quote="toughlovin" data-source="post: 416426"><p>I do have some experience with the court system both because of my difficult child and professionally. Things do differ from state to state though but hopefully most of my suggestions will apply. My experience with the court system is that it is a frustrating, difficult process that screws up a lot.... but it also at times can be the best thing because it sometimes is the only way to get a difficult child help. So my suggestions are:</p><p></p><p>Call the court she would be going to (hopefully you either know this or know where the charges are out of so you know which court). Ask the court when she will be arraigned. If she has already been arraigned ask for the name of her court appointed attorney. I believe this is all public information so I think they can give this info to you.</p><p></p><p>If she has not been arraigned then find out when it is (it may be very soon like today) and if you can go to the arraignment. It is always helpful when family are there. During her arraignment she should be appointed an attorney if she has no money and given she is in jail and could do jail time. So find out who that attorney is. If you can get a chance to speak to him while there that would be great. He/She may be busy so may not have a lot of time but it is always good for them to see a face and know the parents are there and are concerned. If you can't speak to him while there then call his office and leave a message - keep calling if you have to.</p><p></p><p>When you speak to the attorney tell him that you think she has some serious mental health issues that are not being treated. That your hope and goal in all of this is that she get some mental health treatment. For a first time offender </p><p>who is 19 I think the courts often want to get them help, especially if the parents are there asking for it.</p><p></p><p>I would also be clear with the attorney that she cannot come back home.</p><p></p><p>Chances are the attorney will be talking to the DA to come up with a plea bargain. If there are mental health issues sometimes the day will agree to treatment. Of course it depends partly on what she has done. Felony charges range from a whole range of less serious things to really serious things.</p><p></p><p>I would not talk to DA yourself as they are working for the state not for your daughter. Also the attorney is working for your daughter, not you. So anything he does will depend on what your daughter is agreeing to.... but jail can sometimes be the wake up call they need. i hope that is the case here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toughlovin, post: 416426"] I do have some experience with the court system both because of my difficult child and professionally. Things do differ from state to state though but hopefully most of my suggestions will apply. My experience with the court system is that it is a frustrating, difficult process that screws up a lot.... but it also at times can be the best thing because it sometimes is the only way to get a difficult child help. So my suggestions are: Call the court she would be going to (hopefully you either know this or know where the charges are out of so you know which court). Ask the court when she will be arraigned. If she has already been arraigned ask for the name of her court appointed attorney. I believe this is all public information so I think they can give this info to you. If she has not been arraigned then find out when it is (it may be very soon like today) and if you can go to the arraignment. It is always helpful when family are there. During her arraignment she should be appointed an attorney if she has no money and given she is in jail and could do jail time. So find out who that attorney is. If you can get a chance to speak to him while there that would be great. He/She may be busy so may not have a lot of time but it is always good for them to see a face and know the parents are there and are concerned. If you can't speak to him while there then call his office and leave a message - keep calling if you have to. When you speak to the attorney tell him that you think she has some serious mental health issues that are not being treated. That your hope and goal in all of this is that she get some mental health treatment. For a first time offender who is 19 I think the courts often want to get them help, especially if the parents are there asking for it. I would also be clear with the attorney that she cannot come back home. Chances are the attorney will be talking to the DA to come up with a plea bargain. If there are mental health issues sometimes the day will agree to treatment. Of course it depends partly on what she has done. Felony charges range from a whole range of less serious things to really serious things. I would not talk to DA yourself as they are working for the state not for your daughter. Also the attorney is working for your daughter, not you. So anything he does will depend on what your daughter is agreeing to.... but jail can sometimes be the wake up call they need. i hope that is the case here. [/QUOTE]
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