January 15th 2016
"Good morning and welcome back again everyone. Ok, case 122567 and case 122568. Is your name Aubrey Burns sir?"
My hearts racing so loud I don't even acknowledge what was just said. It wasn't until I felt my lawyer nudge me with his elbow that I snapped back into it.
"Yes your honor" Why did I do this man?
I knew better. Way better than this. I didn't even need the money. My pop always kept me right and made sure I was eating.
The judge huffs a little bit and sits farther forward. "Sir, I'm gonna need you to speak up. There's a microphone and recorder right in front of you. Speak directly into those items please."
Clearing my throat I lean forward a bit to repeat myself. Just a little louder this time. My throat not allowing me to really add some base into my words. "Yes your honor"
"Great, Thank you. Ok so we have council attorney Medina here today. Mr. Medina how are you proceeding here today?"
"We're prepared to enter a plea deal here today, Your honor. Given the fact that this is my clients first real offense and he has been as cooperative as possible." Silence is all my lawyer is met with after finishing his sentence. Judge Brooks flips through all the court paperwork in front of her.
Somewhere behind me I can hear my people quietly crying to themselves. I don't understand why I'd put them through this. Especially my sister, she's really my best friend not matter what we've been through. I know this is hurting her the most out of everyone. Medina's lying right now and they know it. I've been standing ten toes behind individuals who didn't hesitate to throw me under the bus.
Even now there's nobody else to blame. I just have to eat this shit and do my time.
"Mr Burns. Do you understand what has been presented here today in the court room? There is a plea deal between your council and the prosecutor. You were initially charged with Felonies Criminal possession of a weapon and Robbery in the Second. The prosecutor has agreed to drop that very serious charge for a slightly lesser charge of Robbery in the first. The penalties are less severe in the case of accepting the plea deal offered to you. You'll be looking at-
Judge Brooks continues droning on and on about my acceptance of the plea deal. Hearing how long I'll be losing makes my stomach turn every time. I'm only seventeen years old, my whole life is suppose to be ahead of me. I should really be getting ready for college right now. If I would've just did the right thing.
Why didn't I do the right thing mane?
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