Going directly to jail. Not passing Go, Not collecting $200

Not sure what to say except good luck. You need to do what is best for you.

Don't know what to say either LightLulb other than Good Luck

Okay then it's on but I hope you taped your convo w/ the judge I'm pretty sure only family members get to visit and I'm thinking Miguel will get the visiting time. Maybe the songwriting thing? Here's a hug in case they take you by surprise.

I was just thinking about you when the friend request was sent. Of course, you silly jail bird to be, we can be besties.

LOVE the above laugh-o-matic phone message.

Keep good thoughts, cook up a storm, and yeah, that taping the conversation with the judge is a pretty good idea. Just make sure he knows you're taping him as I'm unsure if the laws in Texas say whether or not you have to notify the one you're taping before you tape them.

Sticky wickets every darned where these days.

Hi
Lightbulb7Seven

This is "almostthere"

I've just received and email stating that maybe we could become friends and in the processwe may be able to help each other. I'm sure you've read my thread msg in response to your current situation.

Please feel free to contact me whenever u feel the need. I'm here to help.

Take care.

Regards,

"almostthere"

((((Lightbulb7Seven)))))

Yeah, I'm really formal like that yall. Why, at my house, we all dress up in our finest tuxedos to eat a bowl of cereal. But I digress

I'm sorry to read you're going through this. I hope you will be alright and the time will go by fast. Hate to hear your little girl was bullied and abused and they got off scott free while you pay this price. Hugs!

Sounds like you are planning longer than 7 days.....I doubt that I could do all of that in just 7 days....especially the catching up on sleep thing.

Can they actually break into your house if you don't open the door even with an arrest warrant?

Irritating actually....when the guy at the motel in Albaquerque stole my ID & then had my truck broken into & a bag with my $6000 silver flute in it was stolen......the police wouldn't even bother talking to him even though I knew he was the only one in the motel that night. He was the one that took my debit card......& the police wouldn't do a thing about it......why, because no one was killed!!!!

Had to laugh the other day however, I got angry while being unsuccessful finding assistance after my patient assistance decided to drop my assistance when I couldn't get into the medicare part D (LONG STORY).....anyway, I was talking to a local medical office as a last straw.....& blew up commenting how did they expect me to live on $100/month why bother living.......ended up with 3 sheriff cars in my driveway for that comment. They pick & choose what they want to enforce that's for sure......& it's very irritating.

Just make sure you are the one in as much of control as possible of this situation...or it could end up being a lot more embarrassing than it's been already.

I am sorry for your current situation. I hope things can resolve themselves to the benefit for you and your family. I know every situation is different but have you filed a hardship wavier with your probation officer. I was on probation for three years and am on disability so pay all the fines, restitution, and probation fees was impossible for me. I followed all their rules and did everything they asked of me and the granted me the hardship wavier. Also I was told that once all the monies were paid in full they would close my case and I would not have to do the entire three years. I even went back in front of the judge and explained my finanicial hardship and we all negotiated a settlement and when it was paid in full my case was closed. I don't know if that would be an option for you but I also wouldn't want you to make things worse for you either. If things went bad or feathers got ruffled by not turning yourself in you could possible catch additional charges and if that happens then you would be in violation of your probation and you know what could happen then. Please just really think it through first and maybe talk with your po if your in good standing I can't see why they wouldn't be willing to work something out with you. God bless and best wishes.

Thanks IFG, Cherry, Eskielover, Jkbob, Buttercup, TippPatt & Almostthere

Well, I made some calls today and no I didn't record them lol (I prolly would if I had a better phone lol) and I talked to the secretary of the Judge. I do owe $135 on my fine still. I still have six months of going through hoops. Babysitting, eating out because I'm gone at treatment for anger and substances treatment classes, P.O. appointments, educational evaluation, psychiatric evaluation, court appearances and weekly drug tests has left me exhausted and drained financially, emotionally, spiritually. Especially since I am pretty much agoraphobic lol. Hell, okay I am agoraphobic.

Long story short, the secretary told me that since this is my first offense and I have no "Priors" (never been in trouble with the law before that day etc.) that the Judge is going to be lenient on me. He already was, on the day I was convicted: I was supposed to do 120 hours of community service and he decreased it by 80 hours to have me perform 40 hours. Also, he put me working at a thrift shop that I walk back and forth from that I was already very familiar with and had frequently shopped at previously. He was very understanding and merciful!

She said I can turn myself in at any time, and a warrant for my arrest will ONLY be issued after September! Also, she said since I have communicated with them my plight and been compliant so far that I can call a bondsman and they will put up the amount to cover it, if I have not resolved this before then. Worst case scenario, she said I will spend ONE night in jail....which is wonderful news for obvious reasons. She said that P.O.'s usually try to use scare tactics with their constituents because when someone does not fulfill their probation, it reflects poorly on the officer and affects the status quo. So seven days, as I was told, was exaggeration.

I am almost at the finish line and I can taste freedom. This has been quite an ordeal. I will be glad to have this behind me and to move on with my life and my family.

I have been very manic throughout this day and I'm beginning to crash with energy, which is good and bad. I got so much done today, chores/laundry/cooking/taking care of business etc. but now I'm feeling that dreaded other side of the coin 'a knocking- depression. Its been a wild ride and I'm pretty exhausted.

I am so glad that yall have all contributed your generous advice, thoughts, prayers and support. I am overwhelmed with gratitude. I'm going to be okay! Who knows, maybe I can really make it. Who knows. I take this as great news, perhaps a humble but true miracle; all things considered. Thanks everybody PC rox my sox

Got my weekly update from PC and read the wonderful news for LB7 --- you go girl !! I'm so proud that you called the judge and took responsibility. I know that Judges respect honesty.

I fully expect you to sleep and grunge around for a few days simply to recover from the big high, but while on that high, your 7 days became 1 and you no longer need to worry yourself sick.

BONUS - you've got a fridge full o food YaY !!

So glad you called and that thongs have worked out better than expected. They usually try to work with you. My probation officer once told me that they really don't like to put probationers in jail because it makes them look bad and costs the state a lot of money so as long as you don't cause any trouble and follow the rules they try pretty hard to accommodate you. Once again so happy for you and best wishes to you and your family.
Cherry

Well here is the update:

I was arrested on Feb 4, 2014. I was sent to Harris County Jail. I was given 120 days hard time and I did 60 2 for 1. I was released on April 2nd. I learned a lot and I can now shake hands with any cop in town. We moved to a one acre property in the stix and my life is very different now. I've been meaning to update and today was the day.

I didn't know your story, I read it only now. But I'm very happy that you are back to your family and back at PC Hope that everything will go great now.

I didn't know this had happened. Congratulations on your freedom, (belatedly) welcome back home, and welcome back to PC.

Hugggs, lb7, have been wondering how you are and where you've been.

I hope things will be more peaceful and steady for you now. It's been too long!!

Welcome back!

They sure did take their time arresting you, didn't they?

Welcome back. You don't know me, I joined last August.

(((((Lb7S)))))
So very glad to know you are safe and settled in a new home. Sounds lovely. Thank you for letting us know as have been concerned. Wishing you better days ahead and may the road always rise to meet you in the future.

Sounds like you were in longer than you initially thought you were going to be....one night turned into 120 days cut in half to 60. I'm sure it was an experience.

LOL....sure you aren't going to want to be shaking every cop's hand though even though you will be able to now.

Glad this is all behind you at this point....they took longer getting to you....from September until February.....you got a few extra months of stress you had to deal with.....

Like I said...glad it's over....how wonderful to have a one acre in the sticks....I love living on 10 acres in the sticks....wouldn't trade it for the city ever again...."farm living in the life for me"

Thanks for the update....good to hear you are doing well.

Glad your back lightbulb. I was wondering what happened to you, missed the posting the first time around. Get any writing done?

Thanks yall I sure did grow of necessity. Many people know me from before and Ive changed. Im stronger now. I used to make excuses for my actions and behaviour, now I take responsibility for myself. I used to be closed minded, now im an open book. Used to judge, now I am free from condemnation against my fellow man. Used to be disillusioned, now grounded in reality. I lost all my posessions and my reputation. Lost it all because t gained the workd. Used to be highly religious, now I am a liberal free thinker. I have grown and I am LOVING life and my companions. Made a lot of friends. Gimme a coat hanger and ill build u a roxketship.

Yes I did get some writing done sidestepper you can checknit out on glindagail77 on Booksie also I quit smoking everything 8 months now, my singingncareer has takennoff like never vefore. I lost weight physically and spiritually and my works reflext that difference.

Fixed that for you... if you don't like it delete it
To me, religion is someone telling you what is the right thing to do because... it is written.
Spirituality to me is finding your way to harmony and peace and your place in the world. A much more difficult path... that leads to you.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...iPf4xaypU3kMMw this was ezactly what it was like yall except Elvis was dead and the jailers had tazers instead of bats