Chapter 22 - DOROTHY REFUSES THE WORD LOCK
The prosecutor offered Dorothy a plea.
Admission:
She intentionally pushed Isabella into the bridal changing room.
She closed and locked the door from the outside.
She did so to prevent Isabella from entering or interrupting the wedding ceremony.
She knew Isabella was thirty-four weeks pregnant.
After Isabella’s membranes ruptured, Dorothy continued to oppose immediate departure for medical care.
No claim Dorothy caused PPROM beyond a reasonable doubt.
No claim she intended fetal harm.
Recommended:
Short custodial component, partly suspended.
Probation.
Anger-management.
Individual therapy.
Protective-order compliance.
Restitution for uncovered medical expenses attributable to the physical incident.
Dorothy rejected one sentence.
Closed and locked.
She wanted:
Secured the room briefly.
The prosecutor refused.
Words matter.
A room may be secured against theft.
May you like
A person is locked inside.
Trial.
