Mecklenburg County Jail

Pre-sentencing

Interview with Mary


JM: Tell us about the pre-sentencing process:
Mary: It was horrible. Lots of talking about me, lots of talking about the situation. lots of people looking down on me. Lots of people judging me. Lots of people looking into my life and prying around.

JM: Did you have police stop by your house for questioning?
Mary: yes. They stopped by quite a few times, on numerous occasions. They talked to me and all the others that were around here.

JM: What was your court appearance like?
Mary: It was a long drawn out day. The hours just dragged on and on. I was watched very closely. I was asked lots of questions. I was made to feel like dirt. the judge talked down to me and make me feel lower than dirt actually.