Chapter 16 - Claire Pleads Not Guilty
Claire rejected initial plea.
She admitted slap but contested forgery intent.
Her lawyer argued:
Caregiver overload.
Delegated medical role.
Daniel’s verbal statements about trust reimbursement.
No money obtained.
No placement occurred.
No severe injury.
Strong on mitigation.
Weak on the recording where she told Lily to lie.
Prosecutors offered plea:
Battery plus one identity/fraud count.
Probation and limited jail possible.
Claire wanted misdemeanor-only.
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They refused.
Trial scheduled.
