Interview with Ryan, Ron, Sandra, Jose, Rob and Andre
JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process: Ryan: the pre sentencing was a long time for them to
make a decision then they said jail time Ron: the pre sentencing was a long wait the attorney
was trying to get the facts all down to get
things straighten out Sandra: the pre-sentencing takes to long for the
progress. they need to get better. Jose: the pre sentencing was a long wait and process
the attorney and judge had to compromise about
the case Rob: the precentencing was a very long wait and
difficult Andre: my pre sentencing went okay not what i expect it
to be
JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning? If not please give us details on how you came to be arrested. Ryan: no the police came to my home and arrested me
and my faince on a warrant issued for the
accused crime Ron: no they stopped me for someone accused me drivng
reckless and hitting them Sandra: no Jose: no the police came to me when i was reporting a
theft then they called my name into the distpater
and came back a warrant on me for a failure to
appear Rob: no the police came to my friends house where i
was visiting him i was sleeping in my rv and the
officer came knocking then arrested me for using
my rv as living quarters Andre: no police came to my house
JM: What as court like? Please give as many details as you recall. Ryan: the court apperance was crazy dcf kept trying to
put things aginst us that we never did plus it
was a long procedure with the state attorney Ron: my court appearence was scary the jude was
putting people back in jail for nothing when it
was my turn thank fully it was just for hiring a
lawyer so i siad i wanted a public defender to
represent me Sandra: the courthouse takes to long with the cases. Jose: the court appearence was held inside the jail on
via tv it was long wait to be called up and was
hard to talk to the attorney Rob: my court apperance was very long wait nervous and
hoped to be a good judge Andre: court was alright it was a bit scary at first
when my case came up the judge asked questions
to my lawyer and then to me it was like
convincing the judge i didnt do the crime
JM: What were your original charges? What did you end up being convicted of? Andre: my charge was using vehicle as living quarters
all because i lost my home and i was just trying
to have a safe place to park to sleep