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

I'm wishing you the best! - life has lots of grey areas - and I'm not sure prison really is what's needed in this case - x

Sending a big hug x

this too shall pass OP

Just jumping on to wish you all the best for tomorrow.

I remember your thread from before also, best of luck and hoping you are updating us on here tomorrow night.

Wishing you lots of luck xx

This xx 💐🙏

I have read your previous threads OP and I agree that prison should not be the answer here.

Keeping everything crossed for you. Really hoping we hear from you tomorrow night.

If not take care x

Thinking of you xxx

Best of luck.

Good luck - some good advice on here but hopefully we will hear from you

You don't deserve prison.
All the best for tomorrow, will be thinking of you and hoping for a good outcome xx

keeping everything crossed

Good luck for tomorrow op. 💐💐💐

Good luck OP, hoping for a judge who will take the time to listen and think of you as an individual.

If I can offer one glimmer of good hope… the prisons are all full? So someone with your background isn’t going to be priority to take up the last space. Let’s hope so!

Good luck for tomorrow, I hope you don’t get a custodial sentence. I work in a male prison so can’t speak for the regime in a female establishment but I can say if you are given a custodial sentence that the majority of staff (all types of staff) will want to support you and see you progress through your sentence. We all have families and are human so approach people for help if you struggle at all. All the best x

I remember you posting before OP. I hope you get a good outcome tomorrow.

Rooting for you. Hope you get some sleep.

Good luck OP. I also have been reading and you don’t deserve prison x

Good luck, really hoping we hear from you tomorrow x

Best wishes Op, I hope you get the outcome you want tomorrow x

Best of luck for tomorrow!

I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow, best of luck and I along with many others on here hope to see an update on the thread saying your home with a suspended sentence . Whatever happens you will get through this. Best wishes and a warm hug x

Best wishes @Ladieunlucky 🤞🏻

The very best of luck to you OP, hope everything goes well for you, Try to get some sleep, if you can, will be thinking of you tomorrow. X