unsinkable Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 "Jessica Beagley will serve no jail time and pay no fine for punishing her adopted son with hot sauce and a cold shower, under sentencing delivered today by District Court Judge David Wallace. Wallace has sentenced Beagley to 180 days in jail with all 180 suspended, and a $2,500 fine with all $2,500 suspended. She must continue to attend counseling sessions with her son. Beagley won't go to jail or be fined unless she breaks te conditions of her three-year probation." Read more: http://community.adn.com/adn/node/157925#ixzz1WSrgTSYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Honestly, that seems ok to me. The judge is sending her the message that what she did was way, way wrong, and that she better find another way to discipline her son, but is also allowing her time and opportunity to find that way. It sits well with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I think it's fair. She made a big mistake, realized her wrong, and is taking parenting classes. Hopefully she'll wise up and not make the same mistake again. Jail time seems like it would be much too harsh of a sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 That seems reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 So she's sentenced to jail time.. but doesn't have to serve it. She's given a small fine…but doesn't have to pay it. That makes no sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Well honestly I am satisfied with counseling sessions, she kept saying she needed help and didn't know what to do. This seems like the best solution for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 So she's sentenced to jail time.. but doesn't have to serve it. She's given a small fine…but doesn't have to pay it. That makes no sense to me. If she violates probation then the sentence is imposed. I think. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 If she violates probation then the sentence is imposed. I think. :confused: Yes. That is how it works. The judge is also thinking of the adopted son who needs counseling (which he is getting with his mom) and a stable home environment (which is best served with his adoptive mom if she's willing to go to the classes and counseling). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I like it. Best for the child not to have mom in jail, yet clearly sends the message that her actions were not acceptable and must change or she will be punished (I assume that's part of what the probation terms are). Also it is relevant that the reason she was caught doing this was that she was begging for help, clearly shows her motive wasn't pure evil, even though her actions were atrocious -- I don't know if it was desperation or lack of intelligence or resources, but it didn't seem like intentional abuse/neglect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I hope the counseling is specific to the needs that emerge from (some) adoption situations. Challenging adopted kids are at more risk for abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 sounds fair to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 sounds fair to me. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 So she's sentenced to jail time.. but doesn't have to serve it. She's given a small fine…but doesn't have to pay it. That makes no sense to me. She was convicted of a misdemeanor. Jail/fine in this case serve no purpose to correct the behaviour that led to the conviction. If she fails (under the terms of probation) to correct the behaviour, the punitive sentence will be enforced. The same holds true (here anyway) for misdemeanor traffic violations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 On The Today Show this morning they said if she violates her 3-year probabtion she could face up to 6 months in jail and a $2,500 fine. She said she did it "in the best interests of my children, because I love them. My responsibility as a parent is to try and help him the best way I could and do everything in my power to help him be the person that I know he can be." Her dh said "she lovesthe kids and her main goal in life is to be a good mom." Hmmm....I'm not sure what to say about all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I'm just glad she stopped doing that stuff to that little boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I agree, jail time and a fine won't help this woman. Only professional help, which she is seeking. I feel for the boy, truly. The mom should most definitely have done something different, but she realized it was wrong and is seeking help. That is a step in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Is the misdemeanor charge "child abuse"? That's a tough thing to have on one's record just for these "offenses". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I would guess that the counseling sessions would help her parenting far more than jail time or a fine. I think many people could benefit from counseling sessions -- including me! AGHHH@! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Is the misdemeanor charge "child abuse"? That's a tough thing to have on one's record just for these "offenses". These offenses are serious and I am glad she has a record and consequences. If she did it to an adult, it would be assault. Edited August 31, 2011 by kijipt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 That seems reasonable. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Honestly, that seems ok to me. The judge is sending her the message that what she did was way, way wrong, and that she better find another way to discipline her son, but is also allowing her time and opportunity to find that way. It sits well with me. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Is the misdemeanor charge "child abuse"? That's a tough thing to have on one's record just for these "offenses". Did you see the video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) In an earlier thread on this topic, several of us stated that jail time was unlikely. Punishment is not always the appropriate response to folks in crisis. Help this woman, help that kid. Teach her how to fish etc Edited August 30, 2011 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 :iagree: :iagree: Generally parole violators have to serve the entire sentence so if she hurts her son again or fails to complete counseling, she will serve the whole six months. First offenders for simple assault usually get similar sentences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandellie4 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I hope the counseling is specific to the needs that emerge from (some) adoption situations. Challenging adopted kids are at more risk for abuse. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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