Words from an offender: [language and spelling left as is] Hi Madam I trust you are well In my whole life, i have always considered myself as a discipline guy Since my youth i have never find myself under any possible trouble with authority. Not even on my wildest dream, did i ever think i will get arrested And viewed convicts as un ambitious people, who don’t wish or desire to achieve anything in life. So in my book being arrested is a choice I will read about celebrities here at home and even overseas that they are arrested for speeding, but will just laugh and think such will never happened to me. Back in 2008 i used to love speed but was never caught and little knowledge of knowing the consequences of such offense, instead i continued speeding It’s been 3 yrs now i have not exceeded speed limit But this particular incident i decided to speed, despite being in rush for church now i understand they is no reason nor excuse to break the law As i was driving i knew am exceeding limit, even though i did not confirm the alleged speed, i totally admit i was exceed 120km/h which is the maximum speed allowed. When i saw the traffic officers on top of the high, i was not so troubled cause all i expected was a fine ticket But it was to my surprise when i learnt that am being arrested, but still i thought i will get a fine then am out I came to court that Monday morning that’s when i realised am in serious trouble, also was informed at that very hour if i am found guilt i will a criminal record When for a bank and i sensed this will be the end of my career, tears started rolling down my face Regret and shame all on me, i felt so sorry for myself and all hope and dreams at that moment seemed like a mission impossible And i realised that very hour that speeding is not worth the price one gotta pay. Prior to my arrest i had no idea that if one exceed permitted speed is regarded as a serious offence I then started attending court it went for several weeks, consumed so much time I then spent lot of money for my legal fees and transport above my time Learning about diversion programme it brought hope that i might not lose it all. I met with the social worker who explained in brief what’s going to happen and i was relieved And couldn’t wait to finish with the programme I then phoned NICRO offices and made an appointment, on my arrival an appointment date was set and e letter to submit at court was drafted A warm welcome was given to me by the staff members Despite the fact that it was closing time assistance was given to me Off i left and appeared to court as per instructed by the Magistrate, My case was withdrawn and joy was so much i was like finally this night mare is over Coming back to NICRO with wonderful news and hoping not attend the programme but fortunately i had to I very much pleased that i went through the programme So much knowledge i occurred and realised how ignorant have i been This was indeed a second chance in life I now understand myself better and i will never take the law very light again Am more discipline and better citizen Diniwe [social worker] thank you so very much for all the help you gave me, with no single doubt in my mind i know my life will never be the same again Had i known this information many years ago am sure i would have archived so much in my life Besides the arresting part of it, i found so much help in my personal life I understand the law so much than i did before I had no faith that i will manage to complete the programme All shame is gone, and i have learnt my lesson and have moved from that Am looking forward into the new life and surely i will help many who don’t know the consequences of breaking the law in general Its not worth it to commit a crime
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:17:48 +0000
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