Sault woman who stabbed herself released from jail

**outdoors** · #1 26th-March-2009

Hey look its not all bad news. Apart from the Injustice in her being released (we know a man in similar circumstances would not be granted any such discretion) at least she was charged with and pleaded guilty to committing public mischief "by causing police to begin an investigation into the false allegation" which very seldom happens in these cases. This is so rare that its significantly important in itself to share as good news in the battle against judicial bias and for that elusive equal justice This is a good thing. Now, I have to ask the question of you all. If Sault St Marie courts can do this why can't courts in the cities and similar-or larger-jurisdictions across Canada do the same ? Released she might have been and leniency and a 'legal break' she might indeed have received but at least she was charged ! If false accusers were to realize that there are direct negative legal consequences to committing mischief and perjury the situation with regard to using falsehoods to gain legal advantage would disappear overnight. I just wish the same 'discretionary leniency' and offers to allow release and help would be used more in sentencing when it comes to the Men and Fathers caught up in the legal disaster. So lets chalk this one up as 'one for justice' shall we? Then we still have to look at compensation of course. What is often forgotten is the economic and emotional cost to the falsely accused. Consequences people. That's what is needed. Along with equal justice. Always.
JS

Sault woman who stabbed herself released from jail
COURT: Makes false allegation against father of her daughter
By THE SAULT STAR
24th March 2009
http://www.saultstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1492059

There will be no more time behind bars for a local woman who stabbed herself in an effort to have her daughter's father charged.

Janet Laforge was able to convince both the Crown and the judge Monday that she deserves a chance to turn her life around. The 38-year-old woman pleaded guilty in February to attempting to commit public mischief by causing police to begin an investigation into the false allegation.

She also was convicted of three other offences, including assault and two counts of breach of a recognizance, stemming from the Jan. 11 incident.
As well, Laforge pleaded guilty to possession of stolen property and three counts of possession of stolen credit cards.

These charges were in connection with a Dec. 11 shopping spree where she made purchases with credit cards stolen from another woman's purse.
On Monday, Laforge told Ontario Court Justice Kristine Bignell mental health issues and a drug addiction have been the root of her legal problems.
"I've been abusing cocaine on and off for the past 10 years,'' she said. "It is my main problem. I've come to realize I need treatment for drugs.''
The addiction developed after she was prescribed pain killers after a back injury, she said.

"The last 72 days I've had a chance to step back and look at things,'' said a weeping Laforge, who has been in custody since the Jan. 11 incident.
Prosecutor David Kirk indicated that the Crown had been looking at a further month in custody, but would be satisfied with a sentence of one-day time served.
"If she's serious we should put some things in place for her,'' he said.

Bignell agreed and opted for no further jail time, but did place Laforge on probation for two years with numerous conditions to assist the woman to deal with her problems.

"This is your chance, but if you breach you will be back in jail,'' Bignell told her. "You've said you recognize you need help and you're going to get it.''

RebelliousVanilla · #2 26th-March-2009

What a stupid cunt. Too bad she didn't hit a vital organ when she stabbed herself.

I like how they let her go because she has a drug problem. In the good old days she would have got even more years for that. lol

Marx · #3 26th-March-2009

How come making a false allegation against an innocent person one of the charges?

**outdoors** · #4 26th-March-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marx

How come making a false allegation against an innocent person one of the charges?

u can't keep the court industry rollin' if u discourage women from making false allegations

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