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Court news – Jailed for ignoring probation
By GARY HENRY
Staff Writer
Defendant Jennifer Inman, 20, of Terre Haute, Ind., appeared in custody during the June 19, 2009, felony pretrial session and made a blind admission to the petition to revoke her probation sentences in two cases.
The petition alleges that she failed to report to the probation department and failed to complete the court ordered counseling in a Class A misdemeanor theft case and a Class C misdemeanor cannabis case.
“I shouldn’t have taken it so lightly,” admitted Inman. “I should have been more responsible.”
Under questioning by public defender L. Kaye DeSelms, the defendant told the court that she lives and works in Terre Haute and can return to her job as a waitress after being released from jail. Inman added she has changed and is now working to save money to return to school and improve her life.
The defense noted all of the financial obligations are paid, although Inman acknowledged her grandfather helped her pay off the fines and costs.
Assistant Edgar County State’s Attorney Allen Bell Jr. asked if Inman obtained the required permission from the probation department before moving to Terre Haute. She admitted she did not.
Bell asked the court to impose a 270-day jail sentence, and DeSelms protested the suggested sentence.
“My client is still very young,” said DeSelms. “Placing her in jail for 270 days will interrupt her life to the point of risking her job and housing.”
DeSelms said a better plan was requiring Inman to serve multiple 48-hour periods in jail, but not on weekends when her earning potential through tips is higher.
Bell held firm on the request.
“This defendant has not shown a good record of showing up where she needs to be,” said Bell. “We’ve had to issue warrants. I would not trust this defendant to comply with periodic imprisonment.”
Judge Steven L. Garst resentenced Inman to a new one-year term of probation, 20 days of periodic imprisonment to start after the defendant completes her current 45-day sentence and another 70 days in jail subject to a motion to vacate. In addition, the court ordered Inman to obtain a counseling assessment and complete any recommended treatment.
The petition alleges that she failed to report to the probation department and failed to complete the court ordered counseling in a Class A misdemeanor theft case and a Class C misdemeanor cannabis case.
“I shouldn’t have taken it so lightly,” admitted Inman. “I should have been more responsible.”
Under questioning by public defender L. Kaye DeSelms, the defendant told the court that she lives and works in Terre Haute and can return to her job as a waitress after being released from jail. Inman added she has changed and is now working to save money to return to school and improve her life.
The defense noted all of the financial obligations are paid, although Inman acknowledged her grandfather helped her pay off the fines and costs.
Assistant Edgar County State’s Attorney Allen Bell Jr. asked if Inman obtained the required permission from the probation department before moving to Terre Haute. She admitted she did not.
Bell asked the court to impose a 270-day jail sentence, and DeSelms protested the suggested sentence.
“My client is still very young,” said DeSelms. “Placing her in jail for 270 days will interrupt her life to the point of risking her job and housing.”
DeSelms said a better plan was requiring Inman to serve multiple 48-hour periods in jail, but not on weekends when her earning potential through tips is higher.
Bell held firm on the request.
“This defendant has not shown a good record of showing up where she needs to be,” said Bell. “We’ve had to issue warrants. I would not trust this defendant to comply with periodic imprisonment.”
Judge Steven L. Garst resentenced Inman to a new one-year term of probation, 20 days of periodic imprisonment to start after the defendant completes her current 45-day sentence and another 70 days in jail subject to a motion to vacate. In addition, the court ordered Inman to obtain a counseling assessment and complete any recommended treatment.
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