Morning....please find below my FB entry....with some corrections.
Ok....time for the Kanine Kourt update....LOL! After sitting through 14 other cases it was our turn. The defendant Anna, represented herself, altho confused with the process and full of nerves. The judge muddled thru it with her. Once asking her what did she expect the outcome to be..."well since no one got hurt, it wasn't a big deal....so I thought I might get a fine or maybe not". Me SMH (shaking my head)! The judge turned to the Animal Control Officer Morris to tell the story of the day. Then the judge asked me if I anything to add....yup...biggggggg mistake.....LOL!
My reply was SOMETHING like this...."yes sir, IT WAS A BIG DEAL! I was thinking biut the lil girl (bout 5 years old) that was in court with us a short time ago. What if she was walking with me when were were attacked?" She could have been very seriously injured. I should be able to safely walk in my neighborhood and not be scared I'm going to be attacked by this or any dog".
Judge..."I totally agree, not sure if everyone in this room gets it but I agree. I had something similar happen to me and my grand kids...etc....etc". Me...."I would like to add....that not this young lady or her mother offered an "I'm sorry", <<<insert Anna sobs here>>> "is your dog ok", "are you ok", "do you need a ride home"....nothing your honor."
Judge...."well, I'm sorry no apology was made, and I cant force anyone to apologize in this room, but I would hope that would be done outside of these four walls. Although I'm not sure if responsibility is being taken in this room".
By this time, Anna is sobbing uncontrollably and I'm feeling the mom sorry for her.
Judgement: $300 fine, she turned in a shot record and 180 days of probation.
Finally, the sobbing let me know there was remorse or was she feeling sorry for herself....that one thought kept me from helping her pay the $300 fine. OOOOO yea, this softy actually thought bout helping her....but then.....I relived those moment from last week and thought...."later bitch, pay up or go to jail". OOOOOO wait....guess I shouldn't cuss....not good for the neighborhood right???".
There you have it folks, had my day in court. And I'm very glad I got up at 5 a.m. after two hours of sleep to drive home from Biloxi. Got to town with one hour to spare. Stopped at a local restaurant for a caffeine loaded Coke and a quick change of clothes. Added make up and made it to court with 20 minutes to spare.
Well, let me go grab my big stick and take the dog for a walk. Love and Blessings....Sherry!
