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Pre-sentencing

Interview with Travis

JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
Travis: Having been my first time going to jail, it was pretty overwhelming. During initial intake, I was ridiculed by the officers in a very unprofessional manner, because of my charges. Then I was eventually brought into a unit or 'pod' after meeting with classification. I lived in Pod-A for about four miserable days when I was moved to Pod-C. Then after 2 more days I had court where I was given another court date and brought back to the jail and Pod-C. I lived in Pod-C for nearly two months before being sentenced.

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning? If not please give us details on how you came to be arrested.
Travis: Since having never dealt with the police before and knowing virtually nothing about the criminal justice system, the police got in contact with me and told me to come to the station to answer questions or risk them issuing a warrant. And in my ignorance I did just that, without the guidance of an attorney, and incriminated myself badly. The police kept my in interrogation for nearly four hours and used various tactics to get me to talk.

JM: What was court like? Please give as many details as you recall.
Travis: At court, the prisoners being held tell each other 'war stories' about random acts of violence and illegal activities they've committed. The court officers were generally not very friendly or helpful and it was difficult to get them to get your attorney to come down to talk to you. Also they leave you shackled by your wrists and ankles at all times, which is very uncomfortable for nearly an entire day.

JM: What were your original charges? What did you end up being convicted of?
Travis: Four counts of felony breaking and entering. Two counts of Open/Gross lewdness. Convicted on all charges.

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