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Pre-sentencing

Interview with Cami, Tombstone, Tonya and Strawberry

JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
Cami: The presentencing process is conducted by a probationary member and is focused on the type of correctional discipline you need according to your prior infractions with the law and your current case. Depending on your own ability to conduct yourself in an appropriate manner.
Tombstone: I didnt go thru the pre-sentencing;I was transferred back from a Federal facility for a civil trial,there
Tonya: Judge gave me time served but court isn't showing any record of judge's decision, but yet they released me. Why are they still showing I have warrent when I served my time out

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning? If not please give us details on how you came to be arrested.
Cami: No, I did not have any police officers stop by my house for questioning.
Tombstone: No
Tonya: I was transferred from Blount County Jail to Jefferson County

JM: What as court like? Please give as many details as you recall.
Cami: I was the last person left in the courtroom. The judge took a recess before he called my case, so the suspense was very stressful. I was very nervous the entire time, but being the only one left in the courtroom it made the sentencing seem a bit more personal.
Tombstone: Very embarrassing,they take you in leg irons,& jail smocks,handcuffs too,but they take those off before you go into the courtroom
Strawberry: Very nerv racking...i had to wait a long time in lockup to see the judge.
Tonya: its court

JM: What were your original charges? What did you end up being convicted of?
Tonya: failure to appear on a traffic violation