Grandma Refuses Responsibility-Judge Has Enough!

[@DemonsSister]

There is NO WAY her lawyer thought it was good idea to refuse to take accountability. Did she REALLY think making excuses would satisfy the judge?

[@matthewhampton9611]

She knew when she SNORTED the "medicine" it was wrong.

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

I can't think of any powders you snort legally.

[@kathrynjavandel4357]

In Europe, there is a powdered antihistamine that some people inhale nasally similar to Neo-Synephrine nasal spray in the US. I believe it is legal for European tourists to bring it with them to the US same as US tourists may bring Tylenol or Pepto-Bismol and other meds with them when they travel to Europe but it's a bad idea because very few years, there are news stories about the powdered antihistamine being mistaken for narcotics.

[@Ashes_Rose8]

Goodey's headache powder can be snorted I've been told. Never tried it myself though 😂

[@BlackPanther-m5l]

Lmao 😂

[@lonettehendrick9836]

Never heard of headache powder! I'm so old I have no clue what goes on plus I never go anywhere. Hahaha! I guess that's a good thing for me. Ignorance is bliss!

[@animal_cookie]

I was raised in the midwest by many women with her demeanor. They see themselves as fundamentally different from criminals, i.e. "those people". She doesn't see it as snorting illicit substances, she's taking a pain medication, recommended by a friend, via a route to make it work faster. Pill sharing there is rampant, how was she to know? She can't possibly be an addict with 6 OWIs, she donates blood regularly and is kind! Why would she be treated like a criminal, being evil for evil's sake, when she's just a good person going through adversity?

[@CoachKarin]

It’s the best way to validate without being accountable. I zoomed in just her and her body language was just disgusting, like a temper tantrum in isle four and how dare the judge call her out. A year sitting and it hasn’t clicked, it never will.

[@zubetp]

spot on. it reminds me of when young women who protest outside clinics seek an abortion and then return to protest after their recovery. "i'm not like those other women. i actually have a good reason to be here. they just don't get it." it's classic denial. by turning behavior into an identity, she can separate herself from others. she can continue to condemn others and maintain a positive self image despite engaging in the very behavior she condemns. no lifestyle changes are necessary at the rationalization olympics. you can always tell when they have to explain away other dots on the chart with their many, many reasons. she referred to a previous OWI as her being within the legal limits of a medication she was prescribed, and she was pulled over because of an incredible storm. only the first DUI was real. all others are complex comedies of errs that happened _to_ her. not only is it more unicycling around to avoid being A Criminal, it also demonstrates the fact that she knows this event will be scrutinized. if she really was an innocent bystander and lacked _all_ self awareness, it wouldn't occur to her to rearrange that memory.

[@kosgoth]

Does drugs and donates blood? I hope they check it each time because sheesh I'd hate to get that mixed into me.

[@QemeH]

@@kosgoth In most locations, no. They ask screening questions (like "Have you taken any drugs or medication in the last 72h? If so, specify name and amount!") and exclude people who report having taken opioids, but the blood itself is usually not tested for it. They rely on donors' honesty (which they feel like they can, because it is not allowed to pay for blood, it must be donated without anything in return). The blood however IS tested for a large number of viruses like HIV, HBV, Malaria and others... @all She's just a "good christian lady"! How dare y'all compare her to the unwashed masses!

[@elainemurphy2115]

@animal_cookie I wrote something similar to your comment. I’ve seen far worse criminals not get nearly what she got. That judge thinks she’s high almighty above everyone attitude. She said she’s been on the bench a long time eight years as if it’s a lifetime and she’s seen and knows it all. The pill bottle was the clincher for me when she said did you read the label DO NOT DRIVE OR YOU WILL KILL SOMEONE😮😳 I never saw that label and my Mom was very sick and took pain medication. The labels read use caution while operating machinery

[@Mimzie-Arizona]

None of her friends do drugs. Her friend gave her drugs.😅

[@sharonamara9718]

A "biker friend" is always trustworthy.

[@Judy43070]

Haha right!

[@amicaaranearum]

I don’t believe that someone with this defendant’s history snorted meth without knowing it was meth.

[@slc1161]

And how many people believe she's never driving again? She doesn't give two hoots about her grandkids if she's doing drugs before driving.

[@stormygal67]

I’m baffled that with a sixth drunk driving she is only sentenced to three years imprisonment. It absolutely should have been no less than ten years for the offense. The laws are way too lenient. If she had to do seven or eight years after the second DUI, she might have learned a lesson. However, without any significant consequences, she feels that they should simply reprimand her and let her out to drive drunk, once again. I’m thankful that she didn’t kill anyone driving drunk all of those times she was never caught.

[@elainemurphy2115]

She was charged with OWI it’s almost like a step down from DWI. AND every Ten yrs you start over. She was right when she said if the guy didn’t hit her from behind then none of this would have happened. She tells the court how she honestly feels and gets hammered for it. You can bet that judge will get reprimanded for stating the wrong facts with the labels on bottles saying don’t drive on this medication or YOU WILL KILL SOMEONE.

[@KenceslasTheKing]

I love this judge, she sees through the bullshit

[@Granpire]

She is my absolute favourite Zoom court judge, she listens carefully until the end and when she finally speaks, she topples tall tales with her razor sharp memory. Judges certainly need to be competent lawyers to get to the bench, but she's on another level of intelligence. I will say that her live court sessions tend to be quite dry, as is expected with a judge in control of her courtroom. But when you catch someone trying to lie or act out in court, Judge Buchanan's callouts are brutal - I cringe at how stupid and small she makes some of these liars look. She is acutely aware of every case before her in a way that most judges are not.

[@vladimirvlasov4360]

I wonder if the lawyer reviewed her speech before letting her read it. It's quite obvious this heap of lame excuses wasn't going to fly.

[@gigib8849]

Do I think for one minute that the lack of a driver’s license will prevent her from driving? I do not.

[@petermckinnon7102]

Totally agree

[@sharonamara9718]

@@petermckinnon7102 AGREE

[@carmenharper8266]

Wow! Her attorney let her say all that? She’s really something. I don’t drink or do drugs? She’s as bold as they come.

[@nancyenkelmann7801]

Five or six OVI’s. You’re grandmother of the year😂

[@carriekent4464]

Judge Needs to tell this chick to sit the hell uprite and act like an adult. Crossin her arms like a two yr old who didn’t get THIER way. Hell Noooo !!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@carriekent4464]

I believe She knew exactly what she was Snorting.

[@QemeH]

Even if she didn't - how do you snort a white powder from your "biker friend" and NOT think that it might be something other than pure legit pain killers...?!?

[@amicaaranearum]

I don’t believe that someone with this defendant’s history snorted meth without knowing it was meth.

[@slc1161]

Completely in denial that's she's an addict.

[@ashleysmashley2086]

,,,

[@shaldana]

Zero responsibility taken. Everything is someone else's fault and she's a victim. Incredibly deluded woman.

[@maxbygrapes3681]

This grandma is a danger to everyone around her. She does NOT get it

[@shingoku999999]

Don't know how people make it to that age being that fucking stupid

[@Dad-979]

Granny passed the vibe check

[@carriekent4464]

Tough Crud. She DOESNT deserve a license and she needs prison time.

[@RogerV.Kint007-q9k]

god, I love this judge. Especially when she gets mad.

[@tomfebes1491]

you are correct, that judge gave granny a serious ass chewing!

[@UnicornTears12]

Sometimes you get a grandma who knits and bakes cookies and sometimes she does meth with bikers.

[@djjones7226]

Good God! This woman's self serving, pitty party statement full of bs excuses is pathetic albeit predictable for an addict! *Snorting anything is not a mistake it's a choice!* To do so and then drive with a 2 year old is unforgivable! She got off very easy with only 3 years. Full Stop

[@QemeH]

"I didn't know what's in it!" Yeah, Karen, that's the point. Have you ever heard of _anything_ that you may get from a "biker friend" to be SNORTED UP YOUR NOSE that is of any medicinal value? Either you are actually dumber than a literal rock (in which case you should not drive either) or you're full of it. Either way, make better choices!

[@marcopalazzo9349]

Gangsta granny😂

[@teebee9232]

Omg she's only 65! That's young. Give me a break! Didn't make a mistake she made a choice. I'm sorry but......

[@tinykitsune0387]

Yeah the way she was talking i thought she was 80 at least

[@lonettehendrick9836]

She's not going to change and having that many owi's. She does not take responsibility for any of her actions and blames others. I have a family member like her that breaks my heart everytime.

[@slc1161]

She doesn't do drugs? What the he.. does she think snorting powder is? Go to jail, go directly to jail.

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

Anybody looking for the violinist to walk through the door?

[@KenceslasTheKing]

The violinist is miniscule

[@kristenpino4635]

65 year old granny doing a line of an unknown substance on her way to the beach. There us nothing quiet about that life lady!

[@notsorrymomo7096]

I’ve seen this judge before on another channel and she is absolutely wonderful! She is assertive, but fair ❤

[@Backyard_Racing]

My spine isn’t real😂 neither is your brain.

[@abbytomkiewicz2232]

Why isnt her daughter in the court to support her? Cause she doesnt!

[@carriekent4464]

Your daughter has nothing to do with Whyy you are there. Own it.

[@Enoughalready20237]

It’s insane that she alleges that she didn’t know what she was taking.

[@carriekent4464]

NOOOOO…..YOU MADE A CHOICE!!!

[@SoCalMama]

I cannot believe her attorney let her read that. Even if she genuinely believed she was a victim, she should have pretended to take accountability. She probably would have gotten out. Her “honesty” extended her jail sentence.

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

They may have been a standby of some sort, tried to have themselves taken off and been refused, or she may have brow beaten them that this is what she's going to say when she has the chance to speak.

[@amicaaranearum]

Defendants have a right to testify; the attorney can’t make her say anything she doesn’t want to say.

[@Faretheewell608]

Who is releasing these wretched attorneys on the market? They have no control, and they look like children.

[@sarahalford697]

She needs a hip and a knee replacement but she has no pain while sitting in a chair for over 30 minutes AND twists the chair back and forth when she’s irritated by what the Judge is saying. I think I know why she isn’t being given the handicapped cell.

[@SamuraiJake22]

nobody takes or gives meth accidentally hahah

[@amicaaranearum]

This. I don’t believe that someone with her history snorted meth without knowing it was meth.

[@johnruvolis874]

None of us know when our "time" is up. I know it's a nice sympathy card to play but...

[@carolinew302]

I love this judge. She is so right!

[@carriekent4464]

I Lost 8 family members in less than five yrs. From Parenst to siblings.No Excuse.

[@petermckinnon7102]

Funny how the letters of reference didn’t arrive. Obviously everyone is aware of her selfish behaviour.

[@carriekent4464]

Boo Hoo !!! YOU DID THIS TO YOURSELF.

[@Darlene-qs3dy]

I adore this judge, time for granny to face consequences!

[@Jimmy82102000]

Sentence her to 25 years. Let the state Supreme Court decide on her sentence on appeal

[@carriekent4464]

Pathetic….seeking sympathy…🤬🤬🤯

[@samanthabaines3578]

Shes allowed to give blood while on prescription meds????😮

[@geomakinari6898]

Most adults take a prescription drug. Diabetes meds, heart meds, etc… There wouldn’t be blood donations if you only took blood from perfectly healthy people.

[@samanthabaines3578]

@geomakinari6898 sorry, to clarify, I meant pain meds.

[@slc1161]

Only certain prescriptions, namely ones that affect blood clotting, aren't allowed. The amount of drug in a pint of blood is not significant when mixed with other blood. Some things are also filtered out with the blood filter on the tubing that blood goes through.

[@owenhuyFR01]

I had to scroll through the speech. It started off bad and I just couldn't listen to the rest. The judge smacked her down well.

[@jupo9928]

Me too, I couldn't believe how long it was going on. Knowing what she did and her "poor me I'm a grandmother" voice I couldn't sit through it all.

[@slc1161]

I purposely didn't take narcotics before driving, even with severe pain from an autoimmune bone condition. My spine is shot. I felt so strongly about it that I went through surgery to have a pain pump put into my spine. So I can take only a tiny fraction of medication; therefore, I have little to no side effects. I pushed for this because I didn't want to be under the influence and didn't want to increase my pain med dosage. And I'm 63. She's pathetic. My family died in 2019. All of them. She's a sorry excuse.

[@hoptoit5910]

I don’t believe I’ve *ever* heard more excuses than those this woman has come up with.

[@lxqn]

What is the point of defendant statements before sentencing? 100% of the time the judge just criticizes it as inadequate. If they take 100% responsibility for their bad choices and reflect deeply on their impact on others and society, the judge that as rationale for the sentence-while also complaining that they didn't go far enough or missed something. If they give extenuating factors, the judge says they didn't take responsibility. If they say very little, then they are seen as unreflective. I've never once seen a judge find any sympathy or insight that would benefit the defendant. What is the point???

[@mrjones2721]

It may be that we see only the trainwreck cases where defendants make things worse for themselves.

[@jersey63]

A defendant has the right to make a statement. Of course that doesn't mean you should...

[@StraightAA]

She still don't got it...

[@croach2194]

Why would you give 18 months on a 6th DUI? At least 10 years in my mind might work to stop her. She has made the same mistake 6 times. It is not a mistake. It is a deliberate choice to drink, use drugs and drive. Three years is outrageous unless they take her licence away for life.

[@Enoughalready20237]

Her attorney said that according to state law she has lost her license permanently.

[@croach2194]

@@Enoughalready20237 Thanks for the info.

[@stevewhite3424]

The least effective punishment in the legal system is a Driver's license suspension or revocation. If you watch the police videos enough, you'll see that I'm guessing. At least 90% of those pulled over have no Driver's license or a suspended license. The state revoking her license means essentially nothing..​@@Enoughalready20237

[@carriekent4464]

Were it Not for her being Highly intoxicated….. This individual….Would have not rear ended her . SHE IS THE REASON THE. CRASH HAPPENED IN THE FIRST PLACE. THAT WAS NOT…AN ACCIDENT…IT WAS A CRASH THAT SHE CAUSED… PERIOD.

[@collettedobrocke4518]

Good GRIEF 😔 ☹️ 🙁 😢 Granddaughter in the car too. SHEESH 😮

[@pris1378]

if i had kids and one of my parents got into an accident while intoxicated with something with them in the car? they'd never see them without suprvision again, if at all. there were a few relatives my parents categorically forbade me to enter the car if i were driving...

[@carriekent4464]

She doesn’t want trtmnt.

[@dannicranwell4904]

I’m 65 I have never tried drugs in my life , I’m been through cancer and in pain most days but it never crossed my mind to try any drugs to ease the pain, I still work and living a healthy lifestyle, don’t drink,don’t smoke, don’t do stupid stuff, I do yoga 5 days a week living a healthy lifestyle helps me focus on what is best for me. It’s sad what this woman did and doesn’t take any responsibility. She’s so nonchalant about everything she did.

[@PterodactylusmusRex]

Well bless your heart. Edit: I am sorry for your troubles, and am glad you are responsible and wise, but perhaps a little less self righteous indignation at the foibles of the less virtuous? 😮

[@dannicranwell4904]

@ do I sound like it , well it’s a choice we made in life and don’t need blame what we have encountered in our lives just because 😼

[@Enoughalready20237]

So she got 3 years, she’s been in jail for 1 already. So 1 year timed served. With good behavior she’ll be out within a year and a few months.

[@slc1161]

If she's having so much pain, why isn't she going to a pain specialist? People like this make me ill. I saw so many accident victims in the ER from idiots like this.

[@45papadoc]

Liking this judge, trying to get through to a non thinking senior.😂

[@carriekent4464]

I wish the sentences were consecutive, going concurrent…DOESNT work. They come rite back. Giving them MORE TIME BEHIND BARS, ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE…EVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. SHE SHOULD GET THREE YRS FOR EACH OFFENCE…NO MERCY. SHE……WILL….BE BACK !!!!

[@denisebailey8248]

She is in her60’s not Old these days !

[@michellehawkins1027]

I'm in my 50's and it is old. People want to push you and act like it isn't but it is. We should be able to retire and enjoy life at 55 but no they want to squeeze everything out of us, keep us lifting and standing all day with arthritis and joint pain,etc just to get what they can from us and not have to pay our social security, Work until you die. I'm tired and I'm done.

[@stevewhite3424]

​@@michellehawkins1027Oh, cry me a river.I'm 71 years old.I go to the gym 5 days a week.I eat right.I'm healthy and hopefully some drunk or drug addict like this defendant doesn't kill me because I plan on dying my bed otherwise.

[@carriekent4464]

You Need MORE TIME IN PRISON. ONE YR. IS NOT NEARLY ENOUGH. PRISON TIME AND TRTMNT. INPATIENT !!!

[@Backyard_Racing]

That judge is smart and gorgeous too her husband is a lucky guy.

[@briancurtis7565]

“A freak storm that we get all the time…”😂😂😂what a dumbass 😂

[@joycemaine1728]

Wow! This judge doesn’t fool around

[@MichaelBurke-o6k]

Okay this speech is over!

[@Dad-979]

Granny passed the vibe check

[@collettedobrocke4518]

BUT I'M SORRY FOR PUTTING MY GRANDDAUGHTER IN A HORRIBLE POSITION. OH NUTS...

[@ellendickey4769]

This defendant needs to wake up. Pretty dumb with lots of unrealistic excuses. Sorry (but, not sorry): boo hoo.

[@mikegallegos7]

If I am a judge, "concurrent" is not a word I would use in court as regards findings of defendants being guilty and being sentenced.

[@Enoughalready20237]

I agree. Concurrent means no accountability for the other crimes!

[@stevewhite3424]

Well I guess you wouldn't mind being overturned on a regular basis.

[@Nerdo-5212]

So, she doesn’t get credit for time served? Too bad she wasn’t in Judge Boyd’s court

[@jodiellen9844]

Wait. Meth has a “therapeutic level”😮😅

[@Dad-979]

This judge is so beautiful

[@CoachKarin]

Run Tim run 🏃 she’s using you! And lady loss is NOT a fucking excuse! I have walked in the burning 🔥 shoes and came out the Phoenix 🐦‍🔥 how dare you minimize your actions and not take accountability! I am in chronic pain every damn day for volunteering 20+ years scraping up people of the pavement from people like you but have never taken a narcotic for treatment! I am so absolutely sick of excuses and no, you aren’t dealing with anything!! YOU and only YOU make those choices! I applaud this judge!

[@gemmateller1086]

You can drive while on xanax. Taking 1 prn doesn't make you loopy

[@eileenoconnell8416]

Incorrect.

[@dmfrendzy2177]

Freaking love this judge

[@susanfraser6371]

I just finished listening to her sob story. Haven't listened to the judge yet. Not once did she express any concern for her granddaughter, or relief, or gratitude that she was not harmed. She just insisted that she is entitled to watch the child grow, and to continue to be part of her life. Given the absence of the daughter in the court, I'm guessing even if she does receive a light sentence, she will not be allowed anywhere near the child again. What a miserable, wretched creature. Ok, so now I've watched the rest. I agree with those who say she would drive again. Her lack of accountability and her disregard for basic rules is obvious. The judge didn't hold back. She knew she was basically scolding a brat, and I suspect she knew it would be a waste of time to order her into a rehab program. She will emerge at the end of those three years having learned absolutely nothing, but feeling entitled to live with her daughter and granddaughter. I hope the daughter goes no contact.

[@chelseawhite420]

Considering this is her “5th or 6th owi for a restricted controlled substance” in the state of WI there’s absolutely no way in hell that she didn’t know what she ingested. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@basilfromeen]

The denial is strong in this one.

[@terrielgarza6714]

So what's that got to do with why you're Here

[@VideoJe1]

14:30 quoting R. Kelly on court, great idea

[@MrPither999]

She lives alone with a cat... poor cat.

[@milodemoray]

This Granma is all about her struggles as if no one else has them too. One operating under the influence is something completely different to 5 or 6. I'm sorry, I don't believe her story. Snorting unknown powders from a "friend" is the most unbelievable thing I've heard in a long time.

[@sherri2441]

Everybody in her family has an excuse

[@MichaelBurke-o6k]

A nurse must certainly know the dangers of abuse of prescription medications plus using all the illegal substances. She has access to drugs where she works. I did 8:56 not hear a reasonable response from the defendent. All my friends are dead I have no family either. Maybe you were under the influence

[@Enoughalready20237]

Why is she say she saying that her daughter has had bumps in the road but the daughter allows her (mom) to ‘insert’ her (mom) into her life? She’s sick.

[@DemonsSister]

Oh, right. Just because she's not able to get a license doesn't mean she won't drive without one. One thing (daughter & granddaughter) left in your life? Why would you risk the life of one of them??? Donate blood? You want a pat on the back for that? Scraping the bottom of the barrel there. Saying you are 65 instead of 20 destroys your argument. You should KNOW BETTER!

[@karen3602]

I was a young girl when she started babbling.

[@raerae6422]

Snortin' gramma

[@JonKelley-y9p]

All should’ve been consecutive

[@carriekent4464]

WELL……YOU ARE !!!

[@michellehawkins1027]

Not so much in this case because the lady had meth as well. But as far as the judge saying not to drive or operate machinery etc. while using a prescribed medication that has the warnings, I think if you have to take medications that mess with you like that, you should legally be allowed to call off work while on them. It's funny how if something happens they're all "you shouldn't be out while on the medication" but if you call in or try to get disability while on them so you don't have to go out, they don't allow that. Kind of a catch 22 there.

[@stevewhite3424]

Good grief, she's only 65, but she makes it sound like she's got one foot in the grave and 1 foot on a banana peel.If she dies early it will be because of the stuff she keeps snorting inhaling swallowing et cetera.

[@sabinawilliams7580]

I, I, I, ….. every sentence is about self praise, whining and denial. I don’t care if you are 90 years old you do the crime , you do the time. There is No apology, no taking responsibility… and what ‘medicinal’ powder do you snort? I don’t believe that she wasn’t aware the white powder wasn’t meth. DUI punishments are way too lenient and most are let off with warnings till they case real harm.

[@carriekent4464]

Boo Hoo !!!! I LOST. OTHERS OF MY PARENTS BY THE TIME I WAS 41… I am Now60 ? What does her losing her Parenst AHVE to do with Her Causing an accident and…Driving under the influence With a Grandchild in the back seat !!!!???? YEAHHHH…. JUSTA S I THOUGHT…. NOTHING ! LOCK HER UP. CONSECUTIVE SENTENCES….. NOT…CONCURRENT.

[@ArtMares91]

Idk how you snort a substance that you don't know what is in it and yet tell yourself and others that you don't do any drugs

[@stevewhite3424]

I don't do drugs but I knew exactly how to snort some powder when given to me.

[@MIurbex]

chad grandma

[@Nerdo-5212]

Adderall for pain? Try ADHD. Xanax (alprazolam) has a very short half-life so her level was actually higher. Imprescribed Dexedrine for ADHD. I get drug tested at the pain doctor and it does come back as metabolites of amphetamine and methamphetamine in the drug screen. I’m not arguing this lady was impaired and not taking responsibility. I think it would have been better if she didn’t say anything

[@Nefertiti0403]

Then she should’ve Thought about that Way Earlier. I don’t feel sorry for her at all

[@lonettehendrick9836]

And how many more mistakes are you going to make? Everyone knows Adderal is a bad drug even for ADHD!

[@milvertonmom50]

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