so what is the impact of the victim impact statement?
Printable View
so what is the impact of the victim impact statement?
Hey Mimi - as I understand it, it allows me time to share with the judge all of the impacts that this experience has had on me/my life. I was originally subpoena'd as a "witness" by the prosecutor but, since the trial was cxl'd per the plea agreement, this is the opportunity provided for me to speak now. Also, since the property settlement for my bike was not enough $ for me to replace it, I submitted a restitution claim for the difference, and the prosecutor said that the judge will rule on restitution at this hearing as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Great, good luck, thanks for keeping us up to date on this.Quote:
Originally Posted by MM_QFC!
(((((((Mary))))))))
I'll be with you in spirit.
((((Mary)))) Best of luck with this, it'll be emotionally tough to see that woman, you'll be in my thoughts.
Mary - I'll be thinking of you, and hoping the judge understands the wisdom in granting your claim!
CA
Thanks all - it means a lot...also - unlike the ditwad driver, I've not ever been in court :( (except as a juror)...also, my attorney cautioned me in that he said that the judge may well order her to pay restitution for the property she destroyed, but it's a whole 'nother matter to collect it...we'll see ~
I don't know that ditwads could ever understand or comprehend your loss and pain. But I hope this brings you some peace. And I hope the judge throws the book at the ditwad.
The Bike Blue Book that is, for the full price of your Seven. ;)
Whip it on her, Mary. Good luck. We're all with you in spirit.
Mary, I hope the day in court gives the ditward *@$#!!$&$& *#*$Y$Y$y some clues....
Have you been given a green light in terms of riding a stationery bike or similar???
Hopefully tailwinds will be back with you & a bike soon!
(((((((Mary)))))))
Let 'er have it. Show as many of your scars as you're comfortable doing.
Thinking of you Mary, and sending you loads of butterflies. Let us know how it turns out.
Thanks again, everyone - leaving the office soon as the hearing is scheduled early this afternoon/Pacific time.
CC - yes, my doctor had OK'd me to ride my spin bike some months ago; I had to sit up though, as post concussion dizziness still happened when I was leaning over onto bars. Thankfully, that has eased a bit too.
I told a few on here on TE that, when it was an irresistibly gorgeous day a few weeks ago, I pumped up the tires of my old bike (I had set it up as my commuter when I got my Seven), lubed the chain and rolled it out of the garage for a slow, easy spin in my neighborhood. I just wanted to ride again and see how it felt; it felt GREAT!!!!:D:D...if I could, I'd be doing the happy dance (too jarring and painful though, still)...so, I'm hoping to do more soon...first on the trail (but, another trail - far away from this cross street and crosswalk that could've easily been fatal last year)...then venturing out on roads and slowly building the mileage...knowing that it'll take quite a while to get back to pre-ditwad-driver-incident-state!
How'd it go, kiddo?
Same question????Quote:
Originally Posted by salsabike