I was indicted and have a court date

[loveandlight05]

OK. So apparently without my knowing, I was indicted on the second of December, and I now have a court date of 12/18/2014 at 9:00 AM. No one notified me of grand jury or indictment, but according to my attorney, that happens, and there is nothing I can do about it. Needless to say, I am sick to my stomach.

The charges are two counts of fraud possession of a controlled substance 3/4. The indictment says I was indicted for obtaining two different prescriptions from two different doctors. There were way more than that, so I don't know why I don't have fifty counts. I talked to my attorney,and he said they could continue to add more counts. I asked him what my chances were in not going to jail, and he told me I put myself in this position, so he could not promise anything, but because I have not prior record, I have the best chances possible to stay out of jail of anyone.

I just put the kids down for a nap because I am so not OK. Please talk to me.

[loveandlight05]

If color of skin matters like the above comment said, I am a white 31 year old female. Why would anyone put someone behind bars for a joint? My attorney asked me if I have faith and told me he has complete faith in what he is about to do for me. I don't have money for another retainer. I think what he was saying is that he can't promise me a desired outcome, but he then told me that of anyone, I have the best chance at getting probation. Isn't that pretty much as much as any attorney could tell you? He is right. I broke the law, so there are no guarantees.

[loveandlight05]

Ok, the going to jail for one joint thing made me almost throw up with terror. Scarrieanne, your story really helps. When I read things like that, it helps put my mind where it needs to be. Those of you saying my attorney isn't the best are freaking me out. My parents have known him my entire life. He is extremely connected and has been working in that county his entire career save for the time he went into politics. I know one story about him: His mother in law was a politician and did something really bad like embezzling money. People wanted her head on a platter, and she walked away clean. The DPS guy who arrested me was going to press charges on me in another county the next day, and my attorney was able to talk him out of it because he knew him. So I have to have faith in him. I know I keep saying this, but I just pray that the judge and DA will care I've never broken the law before, went to rehab, and have twin one year olds. I just hate myself for doing this to my babies. My husband and I agree that if I have to go to jail we will tell the kids I am in the army or teaching over seas if they ever ask. Truly, I have never done anything else remotely wrong in my entire life.

[Merri123]

Ditto that too.

You are innocent till proven guilty. So your job is probably going to wait for the outcome. If you can plea to an offense that is not a feline that would be great. However you have a plan do you are covered and will be ok. I would suggest rolling your retirement to a 401k from a bank or something. If you can live without it then that is ideal. You need it for your future too.  And you will get taxed twice if you take it out. It is a lot.

Just enjoy your Christmas please. It will be so much fun with the twins this year. So exciting. I love children at all the Holidays. You have a good family. Keep them close right now.

[Pat1956100]

I agree with Robin.  I'm not crazy about your lawyer either.  He's supposed to be helping you and doesn't need to remind you that "you got yourself into this situation".  I think you are well aware of that.

Make sure you document everything that you have done since your arrest.
You're on suboxone if I remember correctly.  Have you reduced your dosage?  Make sure your lawyer brings up how you informed your doctor of your addiction due to your upcoming hernia surgery and how you told him you don't want opiates.  (I don't know if that's possible or not but just the fact that you told him is a huge plus).  I agree that you deserve a second chance and I totally believe you will get one.

[weaver71]

It really depends on your county and DA in Texas. I did 30 days in jail for one marijuana cigarette, while my dad did 15 days for a DUI. Unfortunately, it has to do with your race, class, and who you know as well. My Aunt was the head secretary for the Texas State Attorney Generals office for 20 years, so when psych meds and clean clothes and mop buckets were refused to us in jail, I was able to use who I know to get those things, because it was a felony how they treated us in Texas jails. Some guards were fired the same day, for falsified records, saying they gave psych meds and clothes out, but they didn't. Anyway, mind your p's and q's, dot your i's and cross your t's, and say sir or mam a lot. No matter what, you have left that life behind, so this will be behind you soon too. Pay your due and get back on track. The judges can see brutal honesty and remorse for bad behavior, so lay it on thick how much you are sorry and are a new woman. If you go to meetings or therapy, bring proof to show your self-motivated efforts. I avoided jail just because I went to an NA meeting 3 days a week and had the secretary sign a piece of paper to prove I went. Meetings were not court ordered, but it sure did show the court I was serious about healing and was doing something about it.

[ScarrieAnne]

I just wanted to offer my support also, I live in TX and have been in trouble in TX. I had been indicted for felony possession of cont. subs. 2nd degree. I had no priors and got probation, a good friend of mine was indicted last yr for distribution, schedule 2, no priors got probation, I am not a lawyer, but in my case they brought up about ten charges on me and just ended up with the one, which was deferred unabjudicated (sp?) all that is is it wont show a conviction on your record, just an arrest. I know this is scary, but since your record is clean and you are steadily working on recovery, I really think they will give you a plea. as stated above the overcrowding of non violent drug offenders makes me think they will want to keep you out of jail. I just want to send some positivity your way and let you know not everyone goes to jail, your date is soon, that is good, the waiting will be over, and the court system takes a long time, especially with the holidays coming up. I know your worrying and nothing I say will help, but try to stay positive, I wish you the best. XOXO C.