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Pre-sentencing

Interview with Howard

JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
Howard: There was an arraignment I went to. This was a 2nd strike felony for me. I had a previous felony before that had pretrial diversion. What I didn't know is that meant you couldn't ever get another felony.

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning? If not please give us details on how you came to be arrested.
Howard: There was an altercation which was fight starting from a road rage incident. I left the scene. Later, the cops showed up and arrested me at my home. Somebody took down my license plate number and that's how they tracked me down.

JM: What was court like? Please give as many details as you recall.
Howard: I was obviously fearful of the whole situation because of what was going on with my second strike. Before the arraignment, I spoke to a lawyer but I showed up by myself. The amount of bail I got I couldn't pay or bond out so that was it. Off I went.

JM: What were your original charges? What did you end up being convicted of?
Howard: Assault and battery with intent to inflict bodily harm. It was a 1st degree felony. It was plead down to 2nd degree felony.

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