Chapter 20 - Sentencing
Claire was thirty-seven.
No prior record.
Strong work history.
Character letters.
Also:
Child victim.
Recent brain surgery.
Coercive concealment.
False residential application.
The judge imposed a short custodial sentence followed by probation, mandatory counseling, no contact with Lily during probation absent later court order, and restitution for certain investigative/medical expenses where appropriate.
Not years and years.
The slap did not become attempted homicide because internet comments wanted it.
The forgery raised seriousness.
She served several months.
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Then supervision.
I did not attend release.
