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Pre-sentencing

Interview with Ashley

JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
Ashley: I was brought in to the jail via the sheriff' s van. Once there ee sat in a holding cell for a couple of hours. Once my name was called, i was finger printed, my picture taken and saw the nurse for tests and medical history. Then we were taken to get stripped search and receive our uniforms. Waited for a while them being new i was brought to the infirmary.

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning? If not please give us details on how you came to be arrested.
Ashley: At this time i was on probation and i had received a OUI and had stricter probation given to me(house arrest and Bristol County Community Corrections ) While on house arrest and probation i drank alcohol. So my probation officer had me arrested in the spot. I had a history of drinking

JM: What was court like? Please give as many details as you recall.
Ashley: The judge i had was really tough on me...my probation officer did not want me to go to jail but the judge said no and gave me 6 months...the courthouse was i guess ok as far.as holding cells can be. You just sit in a cell often for many hours and they come and get you..

JM: What were your original charges? What did you end up being convicted of?
Ashley: My charges were 3 counts of child endangerment for drinking in front of my children and an assault charge. When i was sentenced to jaili was chrged with a probation violation. ..

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