What to expect for sentencing at court on Friday?

[Ladieunlucky]

Im being sentenced this Friday at crown court. I was charged for fraud under false representation due to a manic episode where I stole money from employers. I have bi polar disorder and was un medicated at the time. I handed myself in when I realised what I did and I have lost all my friends and reputation, butonly what I deserve. This charge is because I was in a position of trust. I have seen a psychiatrist for pre sentencing report.

I’ve been advised the sentencing guidelines start at 3 years, reduced by a 3rd because of my early guilty plea and co operation. Mitigating factors are I have not offended before, early plea and co operation, previous good character, have a 15 year old who I have joint custody with. And also my mental illness.

I am prepared for a custodial sentence and just wondered what I can expect on the day in court, how long it takes as no there is no trial. And what to pack in my bag to bring to prison?

I understand this may be my fate and what I deserve and have never once said I’m not guilty. Please just kind comments as this time is very difficult x

Me too. Hope you’re ok OP

I've been watching this, hope the OP is ok xx

Really hope OP is ok whatever the outcome of today ended up being. Heartwarming to see so much support for her on here

Not the point of this thread, I know- but why aren’t all black tops allowed?

I hope that today went alright OP

Thinking of you OP and hope you are back very soon 💐

Think it's because they could get confused with officers who are wearing black and whites.

Thinking of you op, really rooting for some good news.

Hoping to hear from you with good news @Ladieunlucky

Hope it went well for you today

Another one hoping for good news for you. Stay strong whatever the outcome

I hate to say it but as op hasn't been back to iodate and court was today , well yesterday now as past midnight

I really hope she didn't get a sentence

I was hoping for a suspended one for her 💐

Just read your thread from the start, I hope you are back home with a suspended sentence OP 💐

Hope you got a suspended sentence.

The real evil bastards get off lightly. Makes me fucking sick.

Hoping that OP is okay.

I have just come across this post ans really hope everything went well for OP . For future it's worth looking at the bam the box employers who have stopped asking about unspent criminal records.

I remember your previous thread. Just wanted to send best wishes.

I remember your thread as well, OP. I hope you're okay

Thinking of you, OP and keeping my fingers crossed.

I have just spotted this thread and I think it’s worthwhile looking at the guidelines and sentencing by The sentencing Council.

As OP stated in her first post she was advised the usual sentence would be 3years. ( one third off for pleading guilty etc ).

A sentence is not generally suspended if it’s more than 2 years.

I hope this is not the case for OP but by the general rules it seems her sentence will have been custodial.

I hope it goes well and you can start making your new life. Wishing you all the best.

Absolutely.

Our justice system is so backwards. We have death by dangerous drivers, and other violent, perverted sick individuals who walk freely with suspended sentences- and then someone like the OP likely to get a custodial.

Agree. Same here in Australia. Just last week there was a young man who’d breached his bail conditions 37 times, yet he was still out and about stealing cars at gunpoint and driving dangerously enough to injure 2 police officers and kill a woman.