Tulare County Jail

Pre-sentencing

Interview with Jen


JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
Jen: I found the whole thing was quite exhausting and life draining. The police arrested me and I never had my rights read to me. The case title was changed several times, and I never really quite knew what my charges were. I was confused and tired of the whole ordeal

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning?
Jen: Yes, the police came by to speak with me. I ended up going in to speak to a detective.

JM: What was your court appearance like?
Jen: The DA was most intending on putting me away for as long as she could; even though I had never been in serious trouble ever before. I wore plain clothes, and never spoke to the judge. I only spoke to the public defender. Who by the way I felt he did a poor job in defending me.