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Sentenced to College - Chapter 7
The Judge
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While awaiting trial for the J.C. Penney incident that took place back in February 1999, Angel was still expected to abide by the terms of his probation that stemmed from his 1998 conviction of receiving stolen firearms. It was a lengthy list of requirements that not only included jail time, a fine, paying restitution, and providing a written apology to the owner of the stolen guns, the requirements also stated that:
You must absolutely abstain from the use, possession, or consumption of alcohol or any other mood altering substance unless prescribed by a physician.
You are subject to random urinalysis, aleesensor, or any other method of testing deemed appropriate by probation to monitor your compliance with the abstinence provision.
You must not own, possess, operate, or have access to firearms or any other weapons.
You must meet with your probation agent at least one time per week or as otherwise directed by your agent.
You must not fail appointments with your agent and you must present yourself at the times your agent arranges.
You must notify your probation agent of any new address change so that your agent does know your proper address and telephone number at all times.
You are not to leave the State of Minnesota without advance permission from either the Court or your probation agent.
You are responsible to be law abiding and of good behavior at all times while on probation.
Angel had been doing a good job of staying in contact with his probation officer and not missing any appointments, but in light of the J.C. Penney incident, it was clear he was still having trouble staying out of trouble. This became even more evident in May when he tested positive for the use of marijuana on three separate occasions.
So, on June 30, 1999, Angel appeared once again in front of Judge Spilseth at the Kandiyohi County Courthouse in Willmar.