Please Help! Will I Get Sent To Prison?

[LottieSpencer]

Okay so I know I have made a big mistake here.

I went out with my friends the other night and we were all drinking and getting high a bit. We had a really good night and we were on our way home about 4am. We were messing about a lot and I guess we were being really loud and stuff. We got stopped by the police and me and one of my friends tried to run. The cops stopped us and I don't know why I did, but in my panic I headbutted the copper in the face. To make matters worse they found about a quarter of weed on me. I don't think I hurt him too much but now I am in trouble for possession and assault with intent to resist arrest.

I'm not the kind of person who usually does this stuff, although I have been arrested when I was 17 for possession of weed, but I got a warning. I'm 20 now, almost 21 and I haven't done anything since.

I just don't know what to do. I'm so worried I will go to prison.

Do you think I could get another warning or will I get done this time?

Please help

[sandyRoe]

Is assaulting a police officer in the course of his duty no longer regarded as a offence serious enough to merit a term of imprisonment?

[rockyracoon]

Lottie, your life is out of control at the moment, you seem to be on a path of self destruction. Only you can stop it, drink and drugs are obviously the trigger for you so you need to stop taking them, get yourself to the docs and asked to be referred for help if you feel you may be addicted, these actions may be seen favourably by the court, giving you a more lenient sentence.

Good luck.

[LottieSpencer]

I dont have a problem with drinking or drugs so going to the doctor is stupid. I dont do it everyday or anything.

Its just the last week has been really bad luck for me and now im screwed. I mean I know I shouldn't have headbutted the cop but the drugs stuff isnt really my fault

[scorpiojo]

Lottie, does drinking or taking drugs alter your behaviour?

[LottieSpencer]

It alters everyones behavior dont it?

[murraymints]

Lottie but drink and drugs are a problem for you if you find yourself getting into such scrapes whilst under the influence....you need to get your head out of the sand...speak to a lawyer make a plan of action and keep to it !! If this means ditching friends or doing things you'd rather not..c'est la vie....get things sorted while you are young enough to get back on track !!

[murraymints]

^^^ no lottie it doesn't ..my point entirely !!

[sandyRoe]

Have you considered that a term of imprisonment might be the best thing that could happen to you just now? It would allow you to clear your head of drink and drugs and give you the chance to take stock of your life.

[LottieSpencer]

plan of action? I don't think I have many actions i could add.

and no sandy i dont think going to prison would be good.

I DONT have a problem i just *** up

[sandyRoe]

Believe me, if you '**** up' you do have a problem.

[scorpiojo]

That's what I meant, Lottie. Do you behave in a different way than if you're sober/drug free?

[murraymints]

I could lock you up in my attic lottie ! Lol..Sandy has a point...if you were my daughter I would be isolating you from external bad influences and make you re evaluate what you want in life....prioritise things set goals and work towards achieving things...you seem to have very low self worth and expectations...onwards and upwards !!!

[LottieSpencer]

I guess I behave different but i still dont think that means i have a problem.

I don't really see how setting goals can help when being locked up is what is in front of me.

I'm not anyones daughter so no parents to help, not that im sure they would

[Svejk]

chin up. ahaa, the days of lottie spencer, can only get better.

[Svejk]

everyone is someone's daughter, lottie. (unless they're a son)

[LottieSpencer]

i mean i dont have parents

[murraymints]

Lottie you need to have goals in life to move on...you have to have something better in life to aim for....wish I lived nearby....you need a mentor ..someone to keep you focused...you must want better for yourself surely ? ... then reach for the stars...be more positive ....

[Svejk]

there you are. that will be a big plus for you in court. as someone else said, its no good worrying about things beyond your control.