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tazzygirl -> RE: Judge sentences teen to church (11/24/2012 4:13:59 PM)
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And, in another report of the incident....
Norman read off a list of conditions Alred must comply with, or face time in prison.
• Graduate high school;
• Graduate from welding school;
• Take drug and alcohol assessment and submit to drug, alcohol and nicotine tests for a year;
• Wear a drug and alcohol bracelet;
• Take part in victim’s impact panels; and
• Attend church for 10 years.
Alred pleaded guilty in August.
Before the sentencing was read, four victim impact statements from members of the Dum family were read. All expressed various degrees of anger at Dum’s loss, and the desire to see Alred learn from the crash.
Alred’s attorney, Donn Baker, echoed something Dum’s sister, Caitlin, said in her victim’s statement. Caitlin said: “We don’t need to see two lives wasted for a mistake.”
Baker told Norman Alred’s life was hanging in the balance.
“The issue you have, judge, is whether we’re going to destroy two lives,” Baker said. “One we can’t do anything about. The other, like they said, you’re the judge, so it’s up to you.
“I usually represent outlaws, and criminals. This is a kid that made a mistake. Judge, I think he’s worth saving.”
http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x1021804092/No-jail-time-for-teen-in-fatality
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