Chapter 18 - Before Trial
Prosecutor wanted Ione not to testify live if avoidable.
Good.
Documents carried travel case.
Vaughn.
Eleanor.
School.
Forensic examiner.
My testimony.
Child-discipline count might use therapist/forensic interview depending evidentiary rules, but they sought alternatives.
Ione did not need courtroom.
She asked:
“Grandma court?”
“Yes.”
“Do I go?”
“Probably not.”
“Good.”
Then:
“Will she go jail?”
“I don’t know.”
“Do you want?”
I thought.
“No.”
She looked confused.
“Then court why?”
“To decide legal consequences.”
“Can she say sorry?”
“Yes.”
“That easier.”
Sometimes.
Not always.
Then Marjorie offered plea:
Misdemeanor false document.
Misdemeanor discipline.
Dismiss felony/attempt.
Prosecutor declined.
Then state offered:
Felony forgery.
Dismiss attempted custodial interference and child endangerment count.
Probation recommendation plus short home detention.
May you like
Marjorie refused felony.
Trial.
