Hello everyone my name is Elijah Francis. I've never really felt the need to ask anybody for anything except at this point in my life right now. Just a few days ago i was in Santa Barbara visiting a friend for deltopia it was so much fun i had a great time! Would like to go back someday. However the trip took an unexpected turn when me and my friend were arrested. Right now I'm working 2 jobs as a cashier and part time mechanic helper and I'm in community college studying to be a fire fighter. i have no money. Since this case is in Santa Barbara i will need to travel there whenever i have court and i need to find a lawyer in that district. If I'm convicted on these charges i could serve anywhere from 5 to 10 years. Even if i serve less time than that i will lose all my financial aid for school and have to put my life on pause. Any amount of money to give would help. I don't even know how much a lawyer will cost but right now I'm more concerned about my freedom, Thank you