Chapter 21 - THE PLEA THAT FAILED
Celeste received a negotiated offer.
For the child case:
Admission that she intentionally placed Emma in the maintenance passage and locked the grille to pressure her to disclose information about Birdie.
No injury.
For the access case:
Admission to two unauthorized entries using a credential not issued in her name.
No theft.
No allegation of accessing financial systems.
Recommended:
Custodial term partly suspended.
Probation.
Anger-management.
No contact with Emma during initial period.
Restitution.
Privacy/compliance restrictions.
Celeste accepted most.
Rejected one phrase:
“To obtain information she was not entitled to access.”
Her lawyer asked:
“Why?”
She answered:
“Because if it concerned my family or foundation, I was entitled.”
There.
The entire problem in one sentence.
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No agreement.
Trial.
