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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 142816" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>While I haven't been at the receiving end of worrying about my child, I did volunteer as a Guardian ad Litem at home. The DA would give the defense attorney the worse case scenario in the hopes of plea bargaining the case down. They really didn't want to go to trial -- as was said, too many things could go wrong, especially with no hard evidence.</p><p> </p><p>I do remember one case that was very similar to Dude's except there were two boys involved. One took the plea and was sentenced to 2 years. The other insisted on a jury trial. The boy who took the plea was forced to testify against his friend. Fortunately, his testimony was truly not credible -- mainly because both boys were actually innocent. The jury saw this and found the other boy not guilty. It was, however, a huge risk -- the boy could have gotten 20 years for a B&E he didn't commit.</p><p> </p><p>From what you've said, Dude's case has even more holes than these boys' cases did. However, they lived in a much more liberal state with jurors that were pretty well educated and very willing to believe that the police would falsify reports to make themselves look good. For your state, I don't think that's the case. If you do decide on going to trial, pray that at least one person on the jury has had a child go through the system (although it is highly unlikely the DA will allow that happen) so that that knowledge can be used in deliberations.</p><p> </p><p>Part of what you need to factor in is your faith in his attorney. A baby attorney can have the advantage of not being burned out by the system and a willingness to fight wholeheartedly. The obvious disadvantage is that of no trial experience. It is important to know how to question a witness, when to object and when not to, when to keep quiet, etc.</p><p> </p><p>I wish there were some easy answers or suggestions. A lot really depends on his PO. If the PO truly sees that Dude is now making an effort and believes in Dude even a little, he has a chance to beat all of this and get off with probation. If, however, the PO thinks it is just a matter of time before Dude blows it again, then a trial may be your only option. The PO's recommendation is a huge factor in what will be offered and accepted in a plea.</p><p> </p><p>I know it is hard, but find a way to do things for you now. You'll need them to keep your strength up for Dude and to keep your sanity. I also know you said you really didn't want them, but (((((STAR))))) -- you need them, too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 142816, member: 3626"] While I haven't been at the receiving end of worrying about my child, I did volunteer as a Guardian ad Litem at home. The DA would give the defense attorney the worse case scenario in the hopes of plea bargaining the case down. They really didn't want to go to trial -- as was said, too many things could go wrong, especially with no hard evidence. I do remember one case that was very similar to Dude's except there were two boys involved. One took the plea and was sentenced to 2 years. The other insisted on a jury trial. The boy who took the plea was forced to testify against his friend. Fortunately, his testimony was truly not credible -- mainly because both boys were actually innocent. The jury saw this and found the other boy not guilty. It was, however, a huge risk -- the boy could have gotten 20 years for a B&E he didn't commit. From what you've said, Dude's case has even more holes than these boys' cases did. However, they lived in a much more liberal state with jurors that were pretty well educated and very willing to believe that the police would falsify reports to make themselves look good. For your state, I don't think that's the case. If you do decide on going to trial, pray that at least one person on the jury has had a child go through the system (although it is highly unlikely the DA will allow that happen) so that that knowledge can be used in deliberations. Part of what you need to factor in is your faith in his attorney. A baby attorney can have the advantage of not being burned out by the system and a willingness to fight wholeheartedly. The obvious disadvantage is that of no trial experience. It is important to know how to question a witness, when to object and when not to, when to keep quiet, etc. I wish there were some easy answers or suggestions. A lot really depends on his PO. If the PO truly sees that Dude is now making an effort and believes in Dude even a little, he has a chance to beat all of this and get off with probation. If, however, the PO thinks it is just a matter of time before Dude blows it again, then a trial may be your only option. The PO's recommendation is a huge factor in what will be offered and accepted in a plea. I know it is hard, but find a way to do things for you now. You'll need them to keep your strength up for Dude and to keep your sanity. I also know you said you really didn't want them, but (((((STAR))))) -- you need them, too. [/QUOTE]
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