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jadajag

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my husband is in jail for the third charge this year of poss. of drugs and drug items. he had no prior record. his lawyer has a deal with the procesecuter that offers 1 year jail sentance for each charge and he will not oppose probation. is this a good deal? his lawyer says the worst that could happen is that the judge would give him three years in jail and after 7 months he would be up for parole. we live in Kentucky.
 


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Edward

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jadajag:
my husband is in jail for the third charge this year of poss. of drugs and drug items. he had no prior record. his lawyer has a deal with the procesecuter that offers 1 year jail sentance for each charge and he will not oppose probation. is this a good deal? his lawyer says the worst that could happen is that the judge would give him three years in jail and after 7 months he would be up for parole. we live in Kentucky.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


and you are filing for divorce when?
 
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jadajag

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i am not going to file for divorce yet. we have been married for 22 years and he has only been addicted to drugs for 11 months. i want to help him if i can.
 
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LadyLiberty

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First of all, why do so many people think that a spouse being arrested and/or having a drug problem should be a reason for divorce? Ever hear the part of the marriage vows about for better or worse? It has been proven that convicts with strong family ties have a better chance of getting their acts together than those that really have nothing to lose. It takes a strong person to stand by a loved one in these circumstances, but unless he has done something else to make you consider divorce, I think you should continue to support your husband. He really needs you now. Without going into detail, I am speaking from experience. Good luck!
I am confused about the plea bargain you mentioned, if the most he can get is 3 years and they are offering him 1 year on each charge, isn't that the same amount of time? See if his lawyer can suggest rehab. instead, sometimes the court will go for that. I am skeptical of most rehab. programs, but it would be better than jail and if he has only been addicted a year, it might be worth a try. You didn't mention his drug of choice and that can sometimes determine how effective rehab. might be.
My thought are with you, let us know how thing turn out, okay?

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