zero Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Many of you know about my mental struggles several years ago and how that drew me into conflict with my family, police and the courts. Although the situation that arose was violent and required four police officers with guns drawn to take me down in my family home the chief arresting officer (responsible for his men's safety) ultimately was a big supporter of my cause. Through a highly unique legal manouvre by my angelic lawyer a meeting over a year ago was arranged between my family (the victims), the Crown Attorney at the time and the chief arresting officer at which point I was admitted into the Diversion program before the Mental Health Court at Old City Hall.Essentially since the time of my arrest two and a half years ago in April- after nearly three months of incarceration in the Don Jail (where I was beaten by inmates, guards and captains to frankly within an inch of my life)- I have made countless court appearances and bail reports, doctors appointments and social worker meetings. This is the point of Diversion to keep very close tabs on the participant and guide them through a multi-pronged process of recovery in lieu of criminal trial and possible or likely further inceration.As of last Thursday the Crown Attorney (the fifth since my process began) made good on the previous Crown and chief arresting officer's deal to withdraw my charges after a particularly lengthy diversion period (typically one year). This means that all of the charges against me were withdrawn and I was placed on a fairly straight forward Peace Bond for a year which means provided I keep my nose clean for 12 months longer there will be no further opportunity for the crown to re-lay the charges. It's not quite off scott free but it is a wonderful turn of events that I earned through a lot of hard work on my part and through very strong advocates.I would like to thank all of my friends and even frands in this community who were concerned about me or who more overtly reached out to support me in my time of need. I won't name these people personally but would like to note that Mary and Lara collaborated together from the outset and connected my parents with some valuable resources and have stayed in almost constant contact since keeping tabs on my progress and considerable growth.'I've seen my light come shining from the west down to the eastany day nowany way nowI Shall Be Released' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Good for you man, and good luck moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thats great news Luke, its been a long hard road- but you'll be better for it in the long run. Good friends make the world go round.....Congrats and all the best in the future!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Stay heady my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagochips Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Good for you. Good luck moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 good shit, zerokeep on rockin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I'm proud of ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Congratulations.Hard work pays off. Good on ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thumbs up, Luke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Congratulations Luke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 congrats Luke get out of Province fast if you can leagally provinces talk to each other very rarely and in a case such as yours they won't send you back from B.C. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 All flowers need to grow through dirt. -a-good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks for the good vibes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 good work mate. stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeps Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Good job Luke.Look forward to seeing you again sometime.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks everyone it means a lot to hear your words of support even from some people I've unfortunately been rude to in altered states of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 congratulations on the wonderful progress.live long and prosper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'd like to take this opourtunity to forever alter Spock's words for the better:"Live Long and Proper." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Luke - wishing you all the best for the future.Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peipunk Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Cheers from the East Coast Luke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingbear Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 thats great news. wishing you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgnor Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Good to hear friend. I hope things stay on the right track for you and I'm sure the effort will take you beyond your troubles. ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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