Court
rooms often provide creative notions. Not just the bad guys
and girls, lawyers too. For this article, David
Patterson had his A game on in an attempt to stay out of
prison. Even with Jesus at his side, he's prison bound.
Ahhhh.. just Patterson, not Jesus.Here goes with what we saw
and think we heard.
Back on Good Friday, April 2nd, Judge Facemire was on the bench for the sentencing of Christian Elliot. We have that info elsewhere on the COMMUNICATOR ONLINE. We neglected to provide the rest of the story from that day. Here goes.
David Patterson is the guy that plowed thru two Big Otter Community Center participants after one Friday night program. Patterson did not stop after the destruction of life.
Mr Patterson along with his brother were in the Courtroom for the sentencing on April 2nd. David was all cleaned up with a bright colored shirt and sported a red, white, and blue bandana. Even his hair was combed down.
Wayne King was the court appointed attorney representing the lad. Prior to this court date, David Patterson had already entered a guilty plea.
From the Waynster and paraphrased: the Court is familiar with my client... he has been before a jury in the past... I have known him for 20 years .... I advised him to plead guilty ... he wants to apologize to the victims ... that accident did occur but there is a question on if Patterson was involved. ... there is not one shred of evidence he was driving [that night].
Wayne continued: he told the officer that he did it ... he is living with his brother in Braxton County ... prison has no positive affect ... he can pay all the medical bills ... he should have stopped [that night] ... I am asking for an alternative sentence.... this was an accident...
Next came David's chance at redemption. Keep in mind readers, Patterson had his face mask on and some of his words were muffled. We think he said: I am really sorry and am asking for mercy.... [if let free[ I will help people every day... real sorry... I wasn't thinking ... I will obey and do what I need to do ....
Here it comes readers: I was baptized a week ago. God took control of me!!! ... I am not hiding behind Jesus. God brought me back!
Michael Patterson stood up for his brother with: We had a fallen nature... faults.. God came to us ...It was an accident.. the leaving part was a crime... During a revival, David went to the alter... I saw a change [come].. he has remorse...
Prosecutor Jim Samples listened to how much David has changed and how he is now walking with Jesus but told the Judge: he needs jail time and asked for the maximum sentence plus pay restitution to the victims for medical costs amounting to over one half million dollars.
One of the victims told Judge Facemire, Patterson left two people lying on the pavement as he left the scene
Another said: She forgave Patterson but the victim lives will never be the same.
Patterson , still standing: "I am very sorry".
Ric Facemire has heard every excuse / reasoning on Earth. Even with Jesus now at Patterson's side, Judge Facemire and paraphrased: you have a long criminal history ... lives have been changed... those were serious injuries [requiring] surgeries ... the victims say they were off the road on the berm at their car ... your car headed at them ....
Continuing: you hit one and thrown into the windshield.. Ms Drake was run over.. you said you panicked and didn't stop.... For God's sake, you should have stopped!!! .. You use drugs, meth... victims have permanent injuries ... based on your use of drugs and the severity ... you might do it again! .....this is a violent offense.
With everything quiet in the Courtroom David Patterson was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in the big house for Count 1 and one more year in CRJ for Count 5 plus pay court costs, and restitution at $100 per month.
Clayberry is a little safer now or at least for a few years anyway. Who knows, confinement may actually sober Patterson up.
If Jesus is really walking with David, he's got his hands full even in prison.
Ralph W Sockman once said: The test of religion is whether it fits us to meet emergencies. A man has no more character than he can command in a time of crisis
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Back on Good Friday, April 2nd, Judge Facemire was on the bench for the sentencing of Christian Elliot. We have that info elsewhere on the COMMUNICATOR ONLINE. We neglected to provide the rest of the story from that day. Here goes.
David Patterson is the guy that plowed thru two Big Otter Community Center participants after one Friday night program. Patterson did not stop after the destruction of life.
Mr Patterson along with his brother were in the Courtroom for the sentencing on April 2nd. David was all cleaned up with a bright colored shirt and sported a red, white, and blue bandana. Even his hair was combed down.
Wayne King was the court appointed attorney representing the lad. Prior to this court date, David Patterson had already entered a guilty plea.
From the Waynster and paraphrased: the Court is familiar with my client... he has been before a jury in the past... I have known him for 20 years .... I advised him to plead guilty ... he wants to apologize to the victims ... that accident did occur but there is a question on if Patterson was involved. ... there is not one shred of evidence he was driving [that night].
Wayne continued: he told the officer that he did it ... he is living with his brother in Braxton County ... prison has no positive affect ... he can pay all the medical bills ... he should have stopped [that night] ... I am asking for an alternative sentence.... this was an accident...
Next came David's chance at redemption. Keep in mind readers, Patterson had his face mask on and some of his words were muffled. We think he said: I am really sorry and am asking for mercy.... [if let free[ I will help people every day... real sorry... I wasn't thinking ... I will obey and do what I need to do ....
Here it comes readers: I was baptized a week ago. God took control of me!!! ... I am not hiding behind Jesus. God brought me back!
Michael Patterson stood up for his brother with: We had a fallen nature... faults.. God came to us ...It was an accident.. the leaving part was a crime... During a revival, David went to the alter... I saw a change [come].. he has remorse...
Prosecutor Jim Samples listened to how much David has changed and how he is now walking with Jesus but told the Judge: he needs jail time and asked for the maximum sentence plus pay restitution to the victims for medical costs amounting to over one half million dollars.
One of the victims told Judge Facemire, Patterson left two people lying on the pavement as he left the scene
Another said: She forgave Patterson but the victim lives will never be the same.
Patterson , still standing: "I am very sorry".
Ric Facemire has heard every excuse / reasoning on Earth. Even with Jesus now at Patterson's side, Judge Facemire and paraphrased: you have a long criminal history ... lives have been changed... those were serious injuries [requiring] surgeries ... the victims say they were off the road on the berm at their car ... your car headed at them ....
Continuing: you hit one and thrown into the windshield.. Ms Drake was run over.. you said you panicked and didn't stop.... For God's sake, you should have stopped!!! .. You use drugs, meth... victims have permanent injuries ... based on your use of drugs and the severity ... you might do it again! .....this is a violent offense.
With everything quiet in the Courtroom David Patterson was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in the big house for Count 1 and one more year in CRJ for Count 5 plus pay court costs, and restitution at $100 per month.
Clayberry is a little safer now or at least for a few years anyway. Who knows, confinement may actually sober Patterson up.
If Jesus is really walking with David, he's got his hands full even in prison.
Ralph W Sockman once said: The test of religion is whether it fits us to meet emergencies. A man has no more character than he can command in a time of crisis
AW