update on prescription charges

[kajama]

Well for all of you that have read my previous post on rx charges, i have had court pretty much every month between the 2 parishes. I am kinda stuck now cause each parish is waiting for other one to rule.  so far I was approved for drug court in one parish but can't start until other parish decides what to do. i went to interview with this one and so far it has been a month and no decision yet.  Getting a little worried as to if they don't approve me then i go to trial. The judge seems compassionate due to addiction but also someone that follows by the book. I am anxious to get this over but scared in the same way. I know I deserve jail time but will freak if I spend a long time in there. just trying to be strong now. Everytime something good happens in my life i am almost scared to enjoy it due to the fact it could be taken away from me. My attorney is not much help, she seems so unprepared when I go to court. Anyway I have court Monday that is my trial date so I am praying that drug court approves me before then.  I also have court date on 24th for another trial in other parish.  so if you think of me please say a prayer that whatever happens is what is best for me....

[dominosarah]

Drug court has been very successful in my area.  Hopefully they will get this going so you can start to move forward.         sara

[kajama]

well thanks for the comments and the encourgement. I had court yesterday the judge is pretty set on me going to drug court. he is a little upset that things are taking to long.  they are wanting the other parish to drop charges so i am only  have to concentrate on on this parish and drug court. I just hope the other parish agrees. I have a court date on aug 24 for that parish. I am trying to remain strong through all of this. My husband is taking all this really hard and he is scared for me. He hates the fact that there is nothing he can do to make it better. I hate the fact that I hurt the people I love the most. so now it is just a wating game once again. well that is about all that is happining now, will keep yall posted if  anything else comes up

[pattifan]

Hi

I'm not in the US, so don't know a lot about the legal process.

However, I have to agree strongly with the the other replies from the list.

You're not a bad person. You haven't harmed anyone, and you don't represent a risk to society.

Putting someone on jail is a really big deal for the authorities. It's an absolute last resort and it costs them a bucket load of money. Jailing someone with children causes even bigger problems, and as these people are human, just like us, they really don't want to go down that route.

I really can't imagine them sending you to jail at all, and the rehab route seems like everyone's best option.

I'm sure that will be their decision, so stay positive!

[kajama]

yep I figured I would have some fines and do have some meetings documented, not as many as I should but they do know that I did spend time in detox and hospitals for counsling, which actually the drug court is looking into all the info i gave them about my previous treatment, I hope that is what is taking so long, but I should know something this week and will definitly keep yall posted....Thanks so much

[jstntime]

Hey Kajama,

I really cannot imagine how this must make you feel, especially given so much seems to be up in the air.

I'm not real sure that there is anything I could say that would help but I hope you can find some solace in the fact than none of us here believe the greater good would be served by incarcerating you.

We know you have made a mistake for which you are truly sorry.  I wish for you a speedy conclusion to this mess and peace in your mind.   You have a lot to offer here Kajama, keep coming back!!!!

bob

[mikchez]

I have had some experiences with the court system I'm not going into detail but don't worry there going to have you in drug court the whole system is about the cash.
Fine,Lawyer,Treatment Rehab, Drug court,Jail (they charge for your stay)  The cheapest and easiest way out. Show them before you ever go to court that your taking responsibility for you addiction go to some meetings get it documented, Good Luck be ready with the cash...

[kajama]

Thank you, i just pray that the judge thinks the same way, I miss being here to, finally moved into our new home, thank God it is like a new beginning. I want to be the mother I should be and the wife I should be.  I just want actually to get into drug court, there is so much accountability there and I think it would be a lot of help for me. Although it last 18 months, I know I can get through it. I just can't wait for all this to be behind me I feel like then I can breathe, and enjoy life.....missed all of you to, thanks for the encourgement...

[vicki595]

You don't deserve to go to jail for goodness sake!!

Nobody is going to put you in jail.You did not hurt anyone or the community at large. You only hurt yourself which is sad and hard to deal with,I know.  This "dragging of feet"
with a decision is a tactic frequently used to scare you to death!!

It serves no purpose to anyone to put you in jail. You are a mother,you have a medical condition,you have an addiction,you need a lot of care,counseling,meds etc...Frankly,you are too much work for the system!! LOL    Don't worry.

I just hope this is over soon for you!!  Missed you around here!!  You're so smart and helpful!!
xo

[cathy5841]

Hey girl, so good to see you are doing ok...I know the stress must be hard but you are hanging in there..keep it up...let us know how it goes..

[dominosarah]

Hopefully this will be over soon and you can get on with your recovery and not have this to worry about.  Keep us posted on what is going on.  Nice to see you back!!        sara