I have a boyfriend, who I always call my husband. His name is Mo. We have been together for 4 years and we have a 2 and a half year old daughter together. Nov. 12, 2001, about 20 feds came knocking at the door of our new house. It was the day that plane crashed in Queens. I remember it like it was yesterday and it will always be burned in my mind. I thought it was Mo and his brother knockin' on the door. It wasn't. They had already arrested them 2 hours prior. I had no idea. They drew their guns and wouldn't let me go upstairs to get my little girl. It was horrifying. They hand-cuffed me in front of her because I wouldn't give them the keys to our Excursion. I fought them till I couldn't any more. Never-the-less it has been one hell of a roller coaster ride as you all know!!! They tried to get me too with conspiracy, I even had to go in front of the federal grand jury. It was awful. Their was a "C.I.". They call them Confidential Informant, I call him a fuckin' snitch. Excuse my French. The sad thing was is that I had no idea what was going on the whole time. I love him so much and I was mad in the beginning, while giving my 110% support. Now, all I do is work on his case. We have what they call a "high-dollar" attorney, but it seems that I have done more work than he has. He keeps tellin' me about this mandatory minimum shit but I just don't buy it. Over a two month period, they sold 550 grams of methanphetamines. The snitch had it all on tape. Audio and Video. He is looking at 10 and it hasn't gone to trial yet or plea bargain. I am working like hell to get him 4 and a half years tops. It's crazy what love can make you do. I know more about federal drug laws then I ever wished too. Iknow how all you women feel. I am so sorry for your pain. I thank God for this website. It just magically popped up on my e-mail tonight. My real name is Heather, but I thought Hope was appropriate. Hope I haven't BORED you all to death!!! Keep Strong, but son't be afraid to cry!!

Your more than welcome, Heather... I'm glad you found us and we will fade this storm with you, and give you any help we can. Stay strong & hang in there.. Welcome aboard!
David

Heather....
I would just like to extend another "welcome".... We are always happy to grow as our strength is in numbers..... :) Look forward to getting to know you better....

HEather..WELCOME...I hope you find this group as helpful as I have..I will keep you and Mo in my prayers!! God Bless!

Hope,
I know what you think you are doing is for the best and I hope you really love this guy but don't loose yourself in the process! I gave up almost eight years of my life fighting to help the man I "thought" I loved but all I ended up with was a prison sentence and lost time! Just think about yourself and that precious baby of yours before you invest to much more time!! And don't ever think that you are not a target down the line! The feds don't have a time line when it come to convictions!!! Laurie

Hi Heather,
We're all in this together. Stay strong, but don't let yourself become hardened. It's a long hard road, but with people like the ones here, it's just that much easier.
God Bless!

Heatger,
I totaly understand how love can make you do amazing things. I never knew much nor really cared about immigration until it entered my life. I have now learned not to be so selfish can learn about the many problems in this country. Born in America to immigrant parents this was the land of opportunity to me always. I never imagined I would spend hours learning about immigration laws and end up with such a bad taste in my mouth for my own country. I still love the US I just hate what it does to many of its residents/citizens. Well just a note of support. Never give up, knowledge only makes us stronger. As for the attorney...due to experience I trust NONE of them. You are better off doing the research yourself and paying them to litigate it in court.
Michelle

Welcome to PTO. We are glad that you found it. I have not had a drug case nor an immiagation case but I do have a case of serious love. So I to understand that love can make you do things you never imagined. My husband is looking at 25 - life for a stupid self defense fight that he got into while in prison. Everything was alright until that happened in 2000. Now I find myself doing countless hours of reseach on the habitual offender laws, 3 strikes your out law and agg assault charges and the laws that apply there. Who knew that I would be in the law libaray more then I am at work anymore..

I agree with bella you can't trust attorneys and it is better to do the research yourself most of the time. Just don't take everything they say to heart. Check for yourself. God luck and i hope for the best for all of you.

Heather:

I love the name HOPE. That is the saving grace of us all. Where there is HOPE, there is always an answer at some point. Bless you child. Keep us updated. Many times when you write things on paper, it helps relieve the flustration...

Our Sincere Blessings are with you.

Donna

Welcome from me too Heather. Stay strong and keep studying. When you have the knowledge yourself, you won't let them lie to you. Say hi to Mo and I'm sure you'll find a lot of support here by sharing your feelings, frustrations and thoughts.

Welcome Heather... I'm pretty new to this site as well but you will find the most heart filled messages and support in here!