Well I suppose this all depends on what you did in the first place.
If you were convicted of shoplifting a pint of milk I’m guessing it’s much less likely that they’d WANT to find you than if you’d killed half a dozen people.
I violated probation with a drug charge. So I’m facing retribution for 2 class D felonies. One for my old charge and one for the new. The bondsman would be out about 5 grand if I left, but the combined maximum sentence for both charges would be in the ballpark of 4 years (2 years with good time).
I’m afraid i’m a great believer in doing what is right. So you did the crime, now you must do the time. If you run, do you not think that the next 2 - 4 years will be hell with you constantly looking over your shoulder? Wouldn’t it be easier to do the time and then start fresh?
but you would always be watching your back. it will catch up with you
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I know it’s not the right decision, but there are certain circumstances that would take a long time to explain, that make it even more tempting. All of this is almost a year after I was charged, and I just haven’t been to court yet, but I have had time to rehabilitate myself and stop doing drugs. I really just don’t see myself being able to make it through prison, for I am definitely not a hardened criminal, and I also don’t do well in any type of confrontation. I’m still on the fence though, ,and mostly just looking for facts to push me one way or the other. From the research I’ve done, my biggest concern for getting caught would be some sort of bounty hunter or private investigator, but I just don’t know enough about the laws do determine how much of a threat that would be.
I would have thought the biggest concern would be your conscience. I can understand you being afraid and you having rehabilitated yourself (well done by the way) and you not wanting to go inside and do the time but i’m afraid all this has come a little late in the day and you DID comit the crime. As you have been out on bail isn’t there a chance you could get a lesser sentence? They obviously don’t see you as a major threat to society. If you keep your nose clean and do your time you could probably be out in months (not years). I would be very surprised if they sent a bounty hunter out to get you for a mere 5 grand but is it worth the risk? If you run, your life will never be the same again, you will be putting your family at risk and there would be a chance that you could never see them again (without putting yourself at risk). Do the right thing.
I do appreciate the replies, and I have been leaning toward facing my accuser, instead of running. I think fear of the unknown is the main issue for me here. And worrying about how much things will change while I’m away, and if I’ll lose touch with people I care about. I have heard of joining the army as a possible alternative to consider, but from what I hear that isn’t as viable an alternative as it used to be.
The simple background checks the army do will show you as a wanted man. Go with what you know is right. The risks just aren’t worth it.
once you have done your time you can start over, by jumping bail you will certainly lose contact with people you know now, you will not be able to return, anyone important enough will stand by you whilst you do what is right and pay for you crimes
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1 year, 7 months ago (41 minutes after post)
Just take it a little at a time. They say you can do anything for 90 days. Set a goal for each 90 day stretch to make it easier.
Take it from Jeb…he’s a man who would know.
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1 year, 7 months ago (53 minutes after post)
Yes, absolutely, best advice to call a lawyer.
you know what..runnin isnt going to help, because eventually it will all catch up with you in the end. I would just turn yourself in and face the music.. it will be muhc worse if you dont
It’s called snowballing..(it starts out small and gets bigger as it rolls down hill)the long it takes the more work and costs occur. Make a phone call and negotiate with the bondsman maybe.
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