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Pre-sentencing

Interview with Harry, Qtip, DoneMyTime, Linda, Missy, Josh, Alex, Gary, Greg, Charlie, Melissa, Harley, Billy and Jimmy

JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
Harry: Once escorted into the facility, you are placed in booking. In booking you are required to remove your shoe strings, shoes, socks, piercings, and basically anything attached to your body. I personally was strip searched. The officer took me to a private area where I was instructed to remove all my clothing. Once removed, I was asked to lift my testicles, to verify I was not hiding anything there. I was then asked to turn around and face the wall, hold my ankles with my hands and cough. I thought this was only done to females but I guess I was wrong. I was then asked to get dressed, and was given my shoelace less shoes back. I was then placed in a holding cell with other inmates that are being processed. This "tank" is basically a place for inmates to wait until they are fingerprinted and or mug shot. I personally was in this tank for about 8 hours or so. One time I was asked to come out and speak with a woman who gave me some bail bonds numbers and court paperwork. I was then sent to another tank that had 2 telephones that were capable of making local phone calls. I waited here, made a few calls, and then about 2 hours later was called with the rest of the tank to "dress out" for population.
Qtip: I Had To Wait In The Holding Cell Until My Turn With The Judge
DoneMyTime: harsh, they only know you on paper so you are judged without all facts
Linda: It was scary. I remember going to court and not seeing the judge and being told my bond was set @ $50,000.00. I was not allowed to ask one question.I also had several dry runs.That's when they load you up and take you to court and you sit there all day without seeing a judge or lawyer. This happens several times before you actually see anyone about your case in court.
Missy: DUE TO LAZIENESS I SAT IN THERE FOR 18 MONTHS BEFORE I RECIEVED A COURT DATE AND WAS SENTENCED.
Josh: I was able to bond out of jail. I enetered a guilty plea at my first court appearance.
Alex: Not very fun. It was lengthy and drawn out.
Gary: Three to four months
Greg: fine
Charlie: I was sitting in jail for about 3 months before I was charged, then 9 months waiting to go to court. After the 3 months had passed it seemed like family and friends had gotten used to where I was and I didn't hear from them as much after that time.
Melissa: I had an attorney who took care of my case, so I only showed up to the court house when I was required to. My attorney mailed me a letter containing my court dates. The state of GA does not mail anyone their court dates if they have a lawyer.
Harley: ITS A LONG PROCESS . THEY DONT HAVE ANYTHANG RIGHT. MIGHT LOOSE YOUR FILES.. they make if u fill so bad and nasty they dont care how they talk too u treat u like u didnt wrong all your life thats not cool at all too me.... thank u ..
Billy: THE PROCESS WAS LONG ALL DAY THE SIT U IN THE JAIL MAKE U WAIT THEN TAKE THEY TIME TOO PROCESS U IN . U JUST SIT THERE THEY CHECK U FINGER PINTS AND MORE THEY CALL YOUR NAME ABOUT 10 TIMES THEN U HAVE TOO GO SEE THE DOC...
Jimmy: the process was long they took there time with us had too set there all day and night waitin on them too book me in they called name then they just stoped too the next sift came in thats was not fun at all too much of my time gone ..

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning? If not please give us details on how you came to be arrested.
Harry: No police ever came to my house.
Qtip: No
DoneMyTime: Yes, they issued a warrant.
Linda: No.
Missy: HELL NO I DID THE CRIME NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT(I WAS PROTECTING MY FAMILY)SO I WAS OUT OF STATE BEFORE THEY KNEW WHO I WAS(BECAUSE GEORGIA DOSENT HAVE I SELF DEFENCE LAW)
Josh: No.
Alex: Taking a nap in my car's back seat. That's enough to get a DUI charge it appears.
Gary: Being young and stupid. Just hanging out with the wrong crowd. This last time i got arrested my ex said i was selling out of the hotel when she got questioned outside for loitering.
Greg: no
Charlie: No, police never questioned me, nor did anyone ever question me or get my side of what had occurred regarding the charge I was being accused of. My lawyer that was court appointed did not even question me or ask for my side of what had occurred regarding my charge either.
Melissa: I made a left hand turn out of a plaza with a sign that specifically says, "No left turns." However, I have seen many people do this and I did not think much of it. Soon after I made my turn, the flashing blue lights came on and I pulled into a gas station. I had been leaving a popular bar and it was around 3:00AM. I was taken to jail after refusing a breathalyzer and refusing all sobriety tests.
Harley: no.. i got pulled over and they checked the car and ran ny id card. and i had a warrant for me so the pulled me out the car checked me and took me too the police station where it was cold nasty and put me in a room with losts of people
Billy: YES THE CAME IN MY YARD SO I CAME TOO THE DOOR THE ASK FOR ME TOLD ME COBB COUNTY WAS LOOKIN FOR ME THE SAID PUT YOURHANDS BEHIND YOR BACK AND COME WIT US PUT ME IN THE POLICE CAR DOVE ME OFF TOO THE JAIL AND THAT WAS ALL..
Jimmy: yes the cam too my door seen me i run they came after me hit me in my legs and took me down on the ground took me too the card then took me too the cobb county jail i had too sit there all day and night not fun

JM: What was court like? Please give as many details as you recall.
Harry: Court was your basic deal. 20 or so pews you sit at and wait for your name to be called. Once called, you stand before the judge with or without your representation. The judge states your charge and asks how you plea. I personally plead guilty, to a plea deal the attorney and the district attorney worked out. The judge agreed and I was sentenced. I however was not immediately incarcerated as I was to appear to serve my time. I was instructed to sign some papers and was released until time to serve.
Qtip: It Was A Dry Run
DoneMyTime: Long and scary
Linda: I had sat in jail 100+ days and still hadn't seen the inside of a court room.When I appeared in court it was a very lovely experience. I had GOD/truth with me. The states prosecutor really tried to stick it to me.
Missy: I MEAN THE ONLY THINK I DIDNT LIKE ABOUT MY COURT APPEARANCE IS SEEING MY MOTHER BREAK DOWN IN TEARS.WHICH IS WHAT HAS KEPT ME OUT OF TROUBLE AND THE FACE OF THE LAW.
Josh: Brief. I entered a guilty plea, paid a fine and was escorted to a holding cell to await transfer to the jail.
Alex: The judge didn't seem to enjoy his job and was quite hasty but, never the less, maintenance a level of professionalism. There is not too much else to say. I was told how I did wrong and what I would have to do as punishment.
Gary: I feel like we get rail roaded if you don't have the money for the lawyer. granted we have to pay for the lawyer anyways when you get senteced.Georgia is all about The money.
Greg: not good
Charlie: I was in court only twice in 12 months of being in jail. The first time was after I had already been in jail for 3 months when they were telling me what I was being charged with. The second time was 9 months after that when I was pleading out to the charge.
Melissa: I hardly was at the courthouse since my attorney was able to do most of my work. When I did have to show up to court, I paid $5 to pay for parking. I dressed nicely and sat on a bench in a courtroom on the first floor near the back. There is a sheet upfront of the courtroom which you are suppose to sign in on. I never sat long. Maybe 30 minutes at most. I sat for maybe an hour the day I received my sentencing. When I was called to appear infront of the judge, my attorney swore me in. The judge asked me a series of questions and asked if I understood what he was saying after each one. I replied, "Yes sir." He was stern. He increased my fine by $120 and added on additional items which the prosecutor had not worked out with my lawyer. I am from out of state. The judge told me at the end of my sentencing, "The state of Georgia takes drinking and driving very serious."
Harley: long line sometimes u get called for court and never see anyone . your case might get put back at a nother date so u have too go back too the jail and thats not far at all.. all this time for nothing i hate that ....... not cool at all
Billy: THE COURT WAS LONG THAT WAKE U UP AT 5AM FEED U CALL YOUR NAME TOO GET INLINE FOR COURTPUT ABOUT 50 MEN IN ONE HOLDIN CELL TOO YOUR NAME IS CALL TOO GO IN THE COURT ROOM IS LONG AND IT TAKES ALL DALL THEN AFTER ITS OVER THEY TAKE U BACK TOO THE JAIL
Jimmy: long wait the call u for count sometime u see someone then other time u might go on a dry run may not see anyone back too the jail u go till they call your name next time for count long wait process so not fun at all my time gone

JM: What were your original charges? What did you end up being convicted of?
Alex: Driving under the influence of alcohol.
Gary: Drugs
Greg: copy right
Charlie: My original charge was Cruelty to Child of the First Degree, and I was convicted of Cruelty to Child of the Third Degree.
Melissa: Original Charges: 1. DUI - Less Safe. 2. Failing to obey a traffic control device. Conviction: 1. Reckless Driving
Harley: i had a warrrant not payin my money . p.o offices
Billy: RUNNING A RED LIGHT, DUI
Jimmy: dui, drivin wi out D.L.

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