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.