Help Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

if some one commited a class b felon but changed their life for the better before the court date would thay still likely do jail time or what?

Answer 1

For the last 34 years in law enforcement, I've stood my share of moments before the judges when cases were conducted in court.

As one person has already said "People seem to find God when their butts are in a sling."

The courts hear this all the time and will still want assurances that the defendant is true to his "redemtion."

It amuses me to think that some THINK they sway the courts decision because they have a bible in their hands, crying, which many times is nothing more than a self pity party displayed by those who SHOULD have thought about the ramifications BEFORE breaking the law.

I sincerely hope you have realized what you did was wrong...but...when asking your question the first thing you bring to mind that is a major thought...."will I do jail time?"

My suggestion is you sit down and write yourself a letter stating ALL the reasons of why you know what you did was wrong. Then write down WHY what you did was wrong. Continue to write what you think your victim felt and how would you rectify the wrong you did to your victim.

When you appear before the judge....tell him you talked to someone who made you think about your error....and then bring out your letter and read what your thoughts were!

My belief in our christian way of life is summed up by the "golden rule".....do unto others as you would want others to do unto you!

Simply put......it doesn't feel good to have others hurt you ... so DON'T hurt others.

Best wishes!

Answer 2

i didn't read all of the answers before this one, but it seems that a good number of people assume that you have found god and that's what you mean when you say you have bettered your life.

i hope that's not the case - nothing could be less meaningful to the courts and carry less weight than a phony conversion to a religion.

if you have really sought therapy and entered group treatments of your own free will then you will have demonstrated that you understand that you have a problem and you are showing a real desire to do something about that.

if you have a job and are a relatively stable person and are demonstrating in tangible and reportable ways that you are seeking and receiving help then there is always hope.

i would be curious about your attorney. a good one may be able to get your case heard before a judge who is sympathetic to real rehabilitation and not a tough-justice type of judge.

having your case heard before the right kind of judge is the most important thing your lawyer can do in this type of case.

it also wouldn't hurt if your lawyer wrote out a sentencing suggestion type of document - one where a suggestion was made for the length of your probation and how it should be tracked by your probation officer.

without knowing what you did, it's hard to go beyond this.

hope this helps...

Answer 3

You could write the judge in the county that you reside in and explain that you are a better person and you regret what you did.
Maybe you will get probation when the court date comes up.
Its worth a try. Write some names and references too to verify you are a changed person. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Maybe they shoud have changed their life for the better before they committed the felon.

Answer 5

On a class B Felony, they're still going to do time. During that time they can keep the change up for the better, then they can be released earlier.

Answer 6

Everyone finds GOD before sentencing. Your punishment will depend a lot on your crime; and it can't hurt if you try to make a good impression on the judge and point out the changes.

Answer 7

HOW DO I PUT THIS. UH YA. YOU SEE NO MATTER WHAT SOMEONE DOES THEY STILL HAVE A VERY GOOD CHANCE OF GOING TO JAIL. I SHOULD KNOW IM IN THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

Answer 8

yes