37 days have passed and 2 left until it is decided if Michael is fit to stand trial. January 19th brought an end to the initial 5 day fitness assessment.  The Forensic Unit wanted him back for a further 30 day assessment.  But as I soon found out, he is 18 and he has rights.  All this time, I thought that as a parent, I (we) would be the decission makers.

-DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED!-

He had to agree to the 30 assessment!  But he thought he was coming home.  If he didn’t agree -go directly to jail-.   Read the rest of this entry »