DDD
Well-Known Member
It really means so much to know how many of you took time to lend your support. Knowing that you are not alone facing awful circumstances really is a comfort.
I wish I could tell you that Board power brought the end to the saga but it didn't. The SAO insisted "a year and a day" or "back on probation" were the only two choices. easy child/difficult child opted for back on probation as he is
sincerely concerned that in his diminished capacity he would not feel safe in the State system.
The Judge asked easy child/difficult child at least four times "are you sure that you want to do this?" "Do you understand?" The PD was then asked if he had explained the agreement to easy child/difficult child. The PD said that he had explained it and wanted to go on record that he was "gravely concerned that the complex terms of probation were too much for easy child/difficult child.
The Judge said "the Court has received communication from the Grandmother regarding this issue and if you would like she can address the Court at this time". I did address the Court and although I wanted to
scream and yell and cry and carry on...I behaved like a Guardian Ad Litem for my child. I tried to be brief but I covered every aspect of the
case, the details of the brain injury ramifications, the need for rehabilitation, the test results from the expert etc. I told the Court that easy child/difficult child was given a choice between prison or resumed probation by the
SAO and that due to his brain issue the probation seemed to be the better choice.
In conclusion I said "Your Honor I have sat in your Courtroom on many occasions and many Defendants have so many case numbers on the docket that it is difficult to read the charges without getting hoarse. My
grandson has one charge from before his accident. He has no history of violence. He has technical violations due to the impact of his injury. Fifty percent of people who fall 3 stories die. He lived and we are very grateful for his physical recovery. He needs to get training for the future. I believe you have the power and the compassion to decide that
ten or twelve local months is more that sufficient for an undocumented
"appearance of inebriation. Thank you for the opportunity to speak."
The Judge said (bottom line) "my job is not to negotiate pleas". I am aware of the brain damage issue. The Defendant has been asked and replied on numerous occasions today if he wants reinstatement of probation. He has replied yes. Therefore, Mr. X, your probation is reinstated under the previous terms. Good luck to you. May I suggest that if you are debating whether an action is appropriate or not that you
reach out to your Grandmother who obviously is devoted to you and obviousy intelligent enough to guide you."
And THAT ladies, is "law and order" real life style.
I'm waiting for a call to go pick him up and "take him home". I'm going to take a couple days break again to fall back and regroup. From the bottom of my heart...I thank you all DDD
I wish I could tell you that Board power brought the end to the saga but it didn't. The SAO insisted "a year and a day" or "back on probation" were the only two choices. easy child/difficult child opted for back on probation as he is
sincerely concerned that in his diminished capacity he would not feel safe in the State system.
The Judge asked easy child/difficult child at least four times "are you sure that you want to do this?" "Do you understand?" The PD was then asked if he had explained the agreement to easy child/difficult child. The PD said that he had explained it and wanted to go on record that he was "gravely concerned that the complex terms of probation were too much for easy child/difficult child.
The Judge said "the Court has received communication from the Grandmother regarding this issue and if you would like she can address the Court at this time". I did address the Court and although I wanted to
scream and yell and cry and carry on...I behaved like a Guardian Ad Litem for my child. I tried to be brief but I covered every aspect of the
case, the details of the brain injury ramifications, the need for rehabilitation, the test results from the expert etc. I told the Court that easy child/difficult child was given a choice between prison or resumed probation by the
SAO and that due to his brain issue the probation seemed to be the better choice.
In conclusion I said "Your Honor I have sat in your Courtroom on many occasions and many Defendants have so many case numbers on the docket that it is difficult to read the charges without getting hoarse. My
grandson has one charge from before his accident. He has no history of violence. He has technical violations due to the impact of his injury. Fifty percent of people who fall 3 stories die. He lived and we are very grateful for his physical recovery. He needs to get training for the future. I believe you have the power and the compassion to decide that
ten or twelve local months is more that sufficient for an undocumented
"appearance of inebriation. Thank you for the opportunity to speak."
The Judge said (bottom line) "my job is not to negotiate pleas". I am aware of the brain damage issue. The Defendant has been asked and replied on numerous occasions today if he wants reinstatement of probation. He has replied yes. Therefore, Mr. X, your probation is reinstated under the previous terms. Good luck to you. May I suggest that if you are debating whether an action is appropriate or not that you
reach out to your Grandmother who obviously is devoted to you and obviousy intelligent enough to guide you."
And THAT ladies, is "law and order" real life style.
I'm waiting for a call to go pick him up and "take him home". I'm going to take a couple days break again to fall back and regroup. From the bottom of my heart...I thank you all DDD
No words of wisdom but add me to the list of those that are here for you.
