Hernando County Jail

Sentencing

Interview with Ron and JM


JM: How long was your sentencing for?
Ron: I spent 7 months in CCA while I was going through all my court hearings. Between the public defender not having time to look over my case, my family saved up the money and hired a private attorney. After that it was just my attorney making a deal with the state attorney.
JM: I spent five months in the jail before being sentenced to six months probation with early termination once I gave up a state license.

JM: Did you spend time in a holding cell after your sentencing? If so, what was that like?
Ron: Yes. After the hearing they placed us in the holding cell for 1 to 3 hours with nothing to eat then took us back to our dorm.
JM: I spent quite a bit of time in the hold cells. It's not terrible as long as you're not in the cell with someone that has an attitude problem. Many inmates find several reasons to complain, and will often get angry and start yelling while waiting to go to court or waiting to be transferred back to the dorms.