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This might be stupid but...
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Renji
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Ok dudes, just an update... I've filed that contract to the court and they approved it. I'm not going to share with you what's in it since that is a legal document but some of the details include suspension of his driver's license and not being able to renew it for 10 years, 172 hours of community service and paying the medical bill and some other costs to my parents (He's given 18 months to do that. It's really not that big so he can definitely pay for it).
The thing is that, dudes..... He (the driver) didn't sign for the contract.
And as stated on a part of that legal document that "once one of the party didn't agree (signed) on the content of this document, this is considered invalid"- something like that. I was so angry at the moment and ask him why considering that I'm giving him a chance for the sake of his kids..... He answered me that what I want seems to be easy and that he needs to prove that he's sorry by being jailed. He even said that what I want is a bit "heroic" after what has happened to me (and it makes him feel more guilty)... Since I'm not pressing any charges against him, he'll be in there for 5-7 years (depending on how he behaves in there). I am not filling a case against him, but still he's violated a law so he won't be cleared in the eyes of the court. So it's actually between him and the Republic of the Philippines (the law). And since he won't agree with my condition, he will have to face the consequence (it's something like a "rule of law")... Me and my lawyer has requested the court to issue an order to make his offense non bailable. It's hard for me, but my lawyer said that I need to do it for my "protection"..... As of his kids, the government will take care of them while their father is in.... See folks, if he is really not sincere, why would he let himself to be jailed? Really sad.
The thing is that, dudes..... He (the driver) didn't sign for the contract.
And as stated on a part of that legal document that "once one of the party didn't agree (signed) on the content of this document, this is considered invalid"- something like that. I was so angry at the moment and ask him why considering that I'm giving him a chance for the sake of his kids..... He answered me that what I want seems to be easy and that he needs to prove that he's sorry by being jailed. He even said that what I want is a bit "heroic" after what has happened to me (and it makes him feel more guilty)... Since I'm not pressing any charges against him, he'll be in there for 5-7 years (depending on how he behaves in there). I am not filling a case against him, but still he's violated a law so he won't be cleared in the eyes of the court. So it's actually between him and the Republic of the Philippines (the law). And since he won't agree with my condition, he will have to face the consequence (it's something like a "rule of law")... Me and my lawyer has requested the court to issue an order to make his offense non bailable. It's hard for me, but my lawyer said that I need to do it for my "protection"..... As of his kids, the government will take care of them while their father is in.... See folks, if he is really not sincere, why would he let himself to be jailed? Really sad.
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Reptillian
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Ok dudes, just an update... I've filed that contract to the court and they approved it. I'm not going to share with you what's in it since that is a legal document but some of the details include suspension of his driver's license and not being able to renew it for 10 years, 172 hours of community service and paying the medical bill and some other costs to my parents (He's given 18 months to do that. It's really not that big so he can definitely pay for it).
The thing is that, dudes..... He (the driver) didn't sign for the contract.
He probably doesn't plan on being in there for all that long. I'm guessing he figured he'd rather spend a year in jail than go ten years without driving. If he goes to jail, does he still have to pay your medical expenses?
Renji
Well-Known Member
He's not just spending a year there. And sure, as ordered by the court he needs to. I'm not gonna share anymore here on how is that, for the sake that it's something that is legal...
I can breathe a sigh of relief while offering you a hug, Lawrence. 
For whatever reason, he seems to not have the capability of taking responsibility. When it comes to shirking duties that is of this magnitude, the result is really better this time around.
I know it breaks your heart. You want to do what is right for the sake of his family's welfare. It's the hardest thing to do, I think, to let something go like this and watch someone suffer when you want to fix it and make things better.
My dear, this is the second time he's disregarded you. Let the courts handle this, and use your energy to heal and to embrace your own family and friends. You're lucky to be alive. And we're all lucky you're alive too.
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For whatever reason, he seems to not have the capability of taking responsibility. When it comes to shirking duties that is of this magnitude, the result is really better this time around.
I know it breaks your heart. You want to do what is right for the sake of his family's welfare. It's the hardest thing to do, I think, to let something go like this and watch someone suffer when you want to fix it and make things better.
My dear, this is the second time he's disregarded you. Let the courts handle this, and use your energy to heal and to embrace your own family and friends. You're lucky to be alive. And we're all lucky you're alive too.
:foryou:
Renji
Well-Known Member
I can breathe a sigh of relief while offering you a hug, Lawrence.
For whatever reason, he seems to not have the capability of taking responsibility. When it comes to shirking duties that is of this magnitude, the result is really better this time around.
I know it breaks your heart. You want to do what is right for the sake of his family's welfare. It's the hardest thing to do, I think, to let something go like this and watch someone suffer when you want to fix it and make things better.
My dear, this is the second time he's disregarded you. Let the courts handle this, and use your energy to heal and to embrace your own family and friends. You're lucky to be alive. And we're all lucky you're alive too.
:foryou:
Thanks Mystic. There's a proverb here in my country saying that " (Evil) weeds are difficult to kill". I guess I'm one of those weeds!
waitasec
Veteran Member
And since we have requested an order to make his offense non bailable, he'll be staying in there.... For 5-7 years as I said.
hey lawrence...thanks for the update.
can you clarify something for me? does he want to go to jail knowing his offense is non bailable?
waitasec
Veteran Member
Renji
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Yes. As I've informed him few days ago: "Do you really want this, I mean, you'll not be able to bail out.", so on. Without any second thoughts, he said yeah. So there, I'll leave it to the court and respect his decision.
Renji
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waitasec
Veteran Member
you done good....
and knowing you followed your inner convictions, to the best of your ability, i can almost certainly say with out a shadow of a doubt that you feel at peace with yourself....
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