Expert: Robin Sexton - 7/24/2009

Question
My daughter(15) had not heard from her father in 3 years. She called him on Father's Day to talk to him and he just said "ok, I have to go get ready for work". That upset my daughter and I called him. I was calm but then he hung up on me. I called his cell phone and his wife's cell phone and left a message that wasn't very nice. He is going to file charges. He is a police officer and knows the DA and so the DA is will file the charges. I have no criminal record. I had not talked to the man in several years until that day. The DA said he would give me a deferred sentence and fine. Should I take the deal or go to trial?

Answer
Jennifer,

I can not give advise as to the acceptance of any plea or offer as i am not an attorney and i am barred ethically from making that type of statement.  You are probably aware that a deferred sentence keeps it off the public record although there is usually a local record in case a future incident happens.  You need to thoroughly review the prosecutors offer, possible with the assistance of an attorney. Only after reviewing the police file and report.
Unfortunately you didn't ask me about what charges your ex should face for the treatment of his daughter.  

Sorry i couldn't help.

Good luck

robin