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Pre-sentencing

Interview with Ben and Katrina

JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
Ben: I was arrested a couple of days after the robbery. They released me on bond and then I went to the trail about two or three months later.
Katrina: Well, it was like 2 weeks to get into court. You go to pre-trial then they send you to case management and then it comes time for the sentencing so its a long time to get settled on what's going to happen.

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning? If not please give us details on how you came to be arrested.
Ben: I got arrested couple days after robbery. They just found out I was involved and came by. I didn't know they was coming at all.
Katrina: It was a traffic stop, they found drug paraphernalia. I also didn't have a driver's license and they ran my name and I had priors. It was being at the wrong place at the wrong time. l

JM: What was court like? Please give as many details as you recall.
Ben: I had a court lawyer who told me I should take the plea. I didn't want to face down a trial so I did what he said. I think it worked out better that way.
Katrina: First time you appear its on video court. The judge takes a look at things to see if they will hold you over on a bond. I couldn't make the bond so I stay in until the sentencing.

JM: What were your original charges? What did you end up being convicted of?
Ben: The original chardge was armed robbery. I plead that down to accessory after the fact.
Katrina: Possession of drug paraphernalia. Misdemeanor.

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