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Help get James home to Sarah

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Hello dear reader, I'm hoping to crowdfund some help getting James home. On Saturday August 12th, 2023, James was arrested in Oregon for an outstanding warrant in Idaho, for possession of marijuana 15 years ago. Idaho is one of only 5 US states left with a zero-tolerance policy toward cannabis - it's right up there with heroin, to Idaho. They don't allow medical marijuana, and they haven't decriminalized small quantities. James charges are possession, for personal use. No large quantities, no intent to distribute, just personal consumption. Nevertheless - it is a felony charge. James has been extradited to Idaho, where he is in custody of Payette County Jail.

I've hired James a criminal defense lawyer, as the case records show a long history of public defenders and no resolution. The case records also show James paid off the fines in monthly payments for a year, AND served 6 months in county jail for this, however he did not complete his probation 15 years ago, which led to this old warrant. This lays a good groundwork for his future sentencing - we are all hoping for a final dismissal (Lawyer included!).

Without James at my side, helping me with everything in life and contributing his income to our household, my expenses are vast. I've written a very tight budget for myself and cancelled all non-medical appointments and events in the hopes of making ends meet. We are looking at the possibility of months before James is free, or longer. I'm asking for financial help that I will use toward James' legal expenses, and the cost of living alone.

Please contribute if you can, and share with others who may be sympathetic to this plight. For the sake of perspective - there would be no charges for this in Washington or Oregon - its legal, where we live.

Thanks for reading.

Love,
Sarah & James
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