Wednesday, October 10, 2007

freedom

well so everyone knows that court went very well. i was very stressed out all morning. when i got there mom and i were contimplaiting weather or not i should plea guilty and get it over with and except whats going to happen or plea not guilty and wait for another court date but we figured if i did that then i would miss thanksgiving and possibly christmas. so i went and talked to the prosicuter and then i just decided to except what i get so i pleaded guilty. it was only a violation so i couldnt go to jail but i wasnt completly sure because my plea bargin to be good for a year or go to jail for 30 days. when i got up there the judge asked me if i had anything to say about the arrest so i told him i was sorry and explained that i have a full time job i got my GED and i have been going to meetings on wendsdays. so then after that i saw the sheriff walk out and him and one of the bailiffs walked behind me and another kid who had the same charge as i did and my heart just droped i thought i was going away for 30 days but then they walked away so i was fine. what i got was a $600 fine with $100 suspended and i lost my licence (that i dont have) for another 90 days. but the up side to that is that i get my license back on my birthday so mom and i are going to take the day off and go get my license. so thats my birthday present to myself. so i just thought that i lucked out and i realize now that my freedom and trust is alot more important than anything right now.

3 comments:

Christie said...

I already heard about this, but I'm still happy for you! Just don't take this chance to change for granted. This is a big opportunity for you to stay on the right track, and I think you can do it! Somebody upstairs must too. :)

Kathy said...

Answered prayer!! Sam, you aren't lucky. You are blessed. You have really worked hard to make good decisions and the judge could see that. We'll continue to pray that you take each day as it comes and that each time you are faced with a hard decision, you will think about what the consequences would be. We love you all the way! And we are thrilled to be able to celebrate your freedom! Love, Aunt Kathy

Poopsie said...

Making decisions is very difficult, Sam, but it looks like you are getting good at making the right ones!
Keep on the path, you are doing awesome!
Lots of love,
Aunt Cindy =)