Son Was Sent To Prison Today : (

[Smowball]

It was sons revised court date today. As soon as we met the solicitor he said I've got bad news- it's not a panel of three as usual sitting the case - it's a district judge and this one is an absolute b@@@ard. So he then asks me if I'd like to take the stand and say a few words as it may be the only thing that may sway the judge. Ok I said. Anyway we go in- solicitor was lovely and said how son now had a full time job, how he had got himself a mental health referral and had done everything possible to help himself.
I then took the stand, swore my oath on the bible and did the same. I was asked what did I think would happen should he be sent to prison and I said it would be the worst possible thing as he would be right back to the beginning, he'd lose his job, he'd miss his mental health referral and he'd have to start all over again.
But judge had clearly made his mind up before we even started, as he asked son to stand up, then sentenced him to 8 months, and said he would serve half, so four months. I had to see his face just crumple, then two officers handcuffed him and just led him away. I burst into tears on the spot.
So he will be locked up for his birthday this weekend, and for Xmas... and I can't his shocked face out of my mind. I didn't even get a chance to say anything to him : (

[Smowball]

Eddie - his solicitor did indeed explain the full circumstances to the judge, but like I said the other day, he had clearly made his mind up before even entering the room. Which was why we were so stunned with his decisions.

[EDDIE51]

Then my second option was correct.
Have you asked about the possibility of an appeal?

[Smowball]

No I haven't asked about an appeal yet x

[zebo]

I've not been in this conversation, you seem to have so many people who are supporting you but reading your recent posts, his employer seems to consider your son to be a decent lad, keeping his job open, I hope you can take some comfort from his good opinion. When our first child was born we 'told her' We'll always love you not just because of what you do but despite what you might do. I think every good parent would echo that and you seem to be a very good one.