w8ng4mylove
Junior Member
CALIFORNIA... My husband was sentenced to 5 years in prison for attempted murder. It was actually an escalated domestic violence issue, which was caused by his alcohol abuse. I never wanted to press charges on my husband. I wanted him to go to a recovery home. He was approved to go into a recovery home, but the judge would not allow it, and my husband got scared, and took a plea bargain to 5 years in prison. The courts would not allow us to have any contact, because the judge placed a restraining order, against my wishes. I have tried to get the restraining order modified, but the jusge is not willing to do it. My husbands has been in the Orange County jail for a year, and then transferred to prison. His release date is January 2012. I don't feel that my husband should have been sentenced to prison. He is actively working on his sobriety, and has a strong committment to continue his sobriety when he is released. I am more than willing to obtain counseling with him, and to support him through his sobriety. Prison is not the answer. Is there a way to appeal his sentence, now that he has taken a plea bargain. I, as the victim, never intended for my husband to be prosecuted. We only wanted help with his addiction, and the judge would not allow it? Thank you. Kathleen