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Pre-sentencing

Interview with Ralph and Rachel

JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
Ralph: well there were multiple court dates that i had to attend then it came down to sentencing getting the work release deal
Rachel: I accepted a plea bargaining and turned myself in although when I did at the courthouse no ome quite knew what to do with meow where to take meat first. It was a bit confusing.

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning? If not please give us details on how you came to be arrested.
Ralph: no
Rachel: I was indicted and accepted a plea bargain. I did a walkthrough then turned myself in.

JM: What as court like? Please give as many details as you recall.
Ralph: stressful, not knowing what the outcome would be
Rachel: The worst experience of my life.I have always been a contributing member of society, given back to thecomunity, many hours of volunteer service, put myself thru college and graduated with honors. When I was I indicted, I becamed dirt in the eyes of the court. The DA hated me never tok not account any of my history. This was the first and only time I had ever been I trouble.

JM: What were your original charges? What did you end up being convicted of?
Ralph: DUI with priors, plead guilty to DUI
Rachel: There were 10 of us indicted under the Colorado organized crime act. After a couple of years of court I took a plea, I was drained, mentally exhaustedandjust wanted my life back to some sort of normalcy. I pled to a class 3 felony, securities fraud. DA gave me the option of a class 4 and serve more time I jail, but I had a baby to take are and opted for less time.

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