[UPDATE2 pg 4] crash course in the criminal justice system; prayers needed

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My daughter, Kimmi, has a friend, Chris. Chris has worked at the daycare with Kimmi for three years. He's 19. He used to live here with his sister, before that with his grandma in Texas. His mom lives in SLC (he is not welcome with her, she "has no time to deal with a teenager") and his grandma could not afford him to stay with her. His dad is in prison. Chris was asked to move out of his sister's house six months or so ago because she was having another baby (that will be two) and didn't want a teenager around "stressing out the boys". Chris moved into an apartment with two other friends from work. He is attending the alternative high school and will graduate in December. He plans to go to the Marines in the fall. He's a good kid, smart, goes to church with us, kind, loves kids; just an all around good kid in a bad situation.

A few months ago, his roomate was convicted of a felony for stealing from a friends bank account (he stole his account number), and was fired from the daycare. This felon friend was gone last weekend, and the other roommate broke the deadbolt on his door to see if he'd stolen anything else. Chris saw some items that belonged to him when he walked by, so went in, searched (and found) his things (i.e. clothing, cd's, books, a snowboard (the friend said it was stolen from his car), etc.). Chris took his things, called our house to tell us what happened, and then proceeded to move out. This was at midnight on Sunday night, the felon friend was due back Monday. Chris has a new job in Keystone as a cook, it starts on Dec. 1. He was going to stay with us till he left.

Yesterday, Chris was arrested and charged with second degree burglary and theft. The felon friend said Chris entered his room and took his stuff. When questioned by the officer, Chris admitted to entering and taking his own stuff, including some cd's. The officer said the felon friend said they were his cd's. Chris said they weren't, but would give them to him if he wanted. The officer took this as an admission of guilt and arrested him. Neither of the other boys were arrested because they lied. Chris told the truth, thereby confessing to the incident, and he was arrested. I bailed him out at 10:30 last night.

He is confused and scared. He has no idea what will happen. The second degree burglary is a felon if he's convicted, and then he will be unable to enlist (his lifelong goal). His bosses at the daycare are right behind, and Stephen and I are. This could go on for a long time, and he has no where to live. We have room, but he and Kimmi are very close, possibly boyfriend/girlfriend close, and I am uncomfortable with him living there, indefinately, as long as there are feelings between them. Too much could happen.

Please pray that he will be exonerated of this so-called crime, and be able to go on with his life. He has never been in trouble, despite his parents lack of interest in him, not even a speeding ticket. Thanks for listening and praying.
 
Saying a prayer and bunches of {{{{{HUGS}}}}}
 
How awful for Chris! He must be so frightened. My prayers are with him that this will get straightened out quickly.
 
Prayers winging their way to you from Michigan. Sounds like he's really trying his best, despite terrible odds...
Terri the Yoopermom
 

Thank you. I realized during the Halloween season, how much all your prayers helped. That's why I am asking. My heart is just breaking for him. He is trying so hard to be just the opposite of his parents, and then this happens. I was talking to his mom last night, and, although she was concerned, she did mention that she always worried he'd turn out like his dad. I assured her, he has not. This trouble is not his fault. He was just trying to extricate himself from a bad situation. Thanks again for the prayers.
 
Sending prayers that justice will be served!!
 
Sorry to hear this story. I really hope things will work out for him. I know that you will do everything you can to help. :)
 
What a shame...he is so young. In this case, telling the truth worked against him. I hope the charges can somehow be dropped. Does he have a good lawyer yet?
 
Oh, Kelli. I'm so sorry this young man is having such trouble. I hope everything turns out for the best and he won't end up with a felony conviction.
 
I may not know a whole lot about law. But I think that he will be okay.
Someone should know where he's coming from and where he wants to go. Making sure they know he wants to join the military, may help.

{{{hugs}}}} tc, this kid needs people who care and it's obvious you do. :)
 
I'm praying for him and all those helping him. He sounds like a great kid, which is simply amazing considering his background. I hope everything works out, and soon.
 
How sad - and frustrating! It sounds like he has grown up in spite of his parents. I hope it all works out for him.
 
I am so sorry your daughter's friend is going through all this. I am sending good thoughts and lots of pixie dust his way. I hope it will all work out for him.
 
Thanks for all the good wishes and prayers. He does not have a lawyer yet. I work for a domestic attorney, and next door to us is a criminal attorney, but he said he would cost up to $13,000 for a felony trial. We are hoping he gets a public defender on Friday. He has little income, just minimum wage, and that job was ending on the 16th because he was moving to Keystone to work. I am praying hard that he qualifies for a public defender. According to my boss, public defenders are some of the best attorneys.

I gave him and Kimmi money to go rent a movie because he just can't keep thinking about it. He keeps worrying that he's going to jail, and he'll be convicted of a felon and can't go to the military. I told him to take one day at a time, but I know that's hard.

Thanks again everyone.
 
13,000 for a lawyer, there is the real criminal. Sorry to here all this I will pray
 
I'll keep him in my prayers. My sister was involved with helping an unfortunate student of hers for years. He spent many years in jail & she saw him through. I remember how scared he was & I know your friend is too. God Bless you for caring about him. He needs to know that someone does. Please keep us updated.
 
Kelli, I hope the friend admits to lying soon and your dd's friend can get out of this nightmare.:( {{hugs}}, **pd**, prayers for Chris.
 





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