Our turn to be heard!

Hi everyone. Today, we had our first of many court dates that has to do with our attempted break-in last March. For starters, he showed up an hour late for court. He was dressed like a

gangster, dirty clothes and all. He moved here a year ago from California. He is on probation there for vandalism of over $400.00 in damage. Here in WI, he has been charged with 3 misdemeanors and a felony charge. The judge said that he could be charge as an adult for the felony. At the next court date it will determine whether we go to a jury trial or not. Then I would have to testify. We are hoping that won't happen.

He was very disrespectful towards the judge and @ first, refused to sign the 3 " No contact " orders against him. They brought in another officer @ which time he did sign the papers. He kept up with his outbursts. Saying things like, " I don't even know this people. This is garbage. "

The judge shut him up pretty quickly though. He let him know that he won't tolerate his attitude.

The judge was AWESOME!!!!

After the judge explain his rights to him, he asked for his plea which was " Not Guilty. "

Big surprise there!!!

I had to write a Crime Victim Impact Statement, which is letting the judge know how this crime has impacted me and my family. I did so. Everyone including this thug & his family,

will read what I wrote. Well, because of what I wrote, the ADA asked to have him put away

until the next hearing date. She said that she couldn't believe how " bold " he is and that he is " terrorizing " our neighborhood. She also felt that he is a " flight risk ". The judge agreed.

He will be held in detention until a spot opens up @ the shelter located behind the courthouse.

We watched him get cuffed and then we were lead out of the courtroom. I will never feel 100% safe again but knowing he will be out of neighborhood is a relief! But the best thing was watching the officers put the handcuffs on him. We couldn't help but smile.

The ADA came to us after everything was done to thank us for attending the hearing today. She said it helped and really made a difference.

The judge saw that we are serious about this and that we want to see justice done. We want our neighborhood back.

We will keep you posted with anything new. We hope everyone enjoys the 4th of July!!