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Read comments (11)As part of her sentence, Calder was also ordered by Judge Dennis A. Rolf to participate in a long-term drug treatment program that will run approximately 18 months to two years.
Calder was charged with class C felony forgery in August 2007, and sentenced to 5 years supervised probation on that charge in October 2007.
In March 2008, she was charged with several felonies, including one count of class B felony distribution, delivery, manufacture or production of a controlled substance, one count of class D felony possession of a methamphetamine precursor drug, one county of class D felony unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and class C felony possession of chemicals for the use of producing controlled substances. She was released on bond in that case.
Before the March case was resolved, however, Calder was charged with class C felony possession of a controlled substance after an incident in July at Bogey's restaurant in Marshall.
Calder has been in custody at Saline County Justice Facility since her July arrest.
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Drugs and alcohol abuse are symtoms of deeper issues and problems an individual has. Prison will never fix that, and what little "rehab" they get, is a class that most of it's pupils could teach. It's not personal enough to ever reach into an individual to get to the truth of their problems and help.I don't know what the answer is ,but i do know someone that got past these addictions and legal problems by demanding a personal counselor (after trying several) that actually helped.
For those that aren't aware, they all find god in prison, and receive treatment for their drug addictions. But when they get out, they leave god far behind and continue to rob, steal, etc to support their drug habits. Although incarceration is terrible, these folks are better locked up than victimizing other members of the community because they can't control their behavior. Drug offenders are only sent to prison after given numerous opportunities to get their stuff together. Shame on them, not the courts.
NanaDot makes an excellent point regarding putting emphasis on health and prevention. Drug addiction seems to be reaching epidemic proportions in the USA. We definately need to find an approach that works. Mere incarceration clearly isn't having any positive effect on the problem. That is why I was pleased to see that Judge Rolf included strong emphasis on drug rehabilitation in the sentence.
I hope this will help get this young woman turned around, but quite frankly the recitivism rate of drug addicts is quite high and the danger of relapse is a big problem. That is why I was curious as to whether or not she would also have access to good spiritual counciling as well. There is only one power great enough to beat drug addiction and that is our Lord, God, and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I hope this young gal will reach out for God's love and blessings and I pray He will guide her to the right path.
sentencing to the the long term drug treatment program means that if she successfully completes the drug treatment program which as stated in the article runs 18-24 months she will be released from prison for a five year probationary term. if she does not successfully complete the treatment she will be required to stay in prison and serve whatever portion of the 7 year sentence the parole board requires of her.
Did I not understand it correctly- or is she getting a total of 21 yrs? 3 sentences....and she got 7 yrs for each sentence....to run concurrently. I may not understand what I'm reading.....
I wish we put nearly as much into health and prevention as we do in incarceration and interdiction... just a random thought...
Thanks Kathy...and call me news...most people familiar with me do (despite internet name may seem, I am anything but a neocon -- I am far left and proud of it)
neocon: Here's a link to the Missouri DOC chaplain services, which indicates there is religious counseling available.
http://doc.mo.gov/division/hservice/PDF/...
I will check on the possibility of "good time" for Ms. Calder and whether there is an opportunity for her to serve less time on her sentence.
Kathy,
Assuming good behavior while in prison and successful adherence to the rules and requirements of the drug rehabilitation program, how much time off of her sentence can she resonably expect?
Also, will she have access to any religious counciling as well if she should be interested in that while in prison?
Missouri uses sentencing guidelines that take into account, among other things, the felony class, previous offenses and "aggravating" or "mitigating" circumstances. Ms. Calder had three separate cases in court from October 2007 to July 2008. That might have had an effect on the length of her sentence.
Good,glad to see this person get the jail time she deserves. One more meth head off the streets. Lets just hope her long term drug treatment program works for her. I dont know that 7 years was nessasary though. That seems a bit harsh.