Topic : 07/09 Newlywed Bank Robbers

By no means do I agree that Kylee's 15 month prison/probation sentence  is appropriate.

However, a MAJOR reason for the disparity between her sentence and Josh's is that he had a previous record and had already served prison time, whereas it was a first offense for her.  That definitely factors into determining the length of the sentence as well as how and where it is served, be it prison, probation, or what have you. 

Greetings all!

I use to be a religious Dr. Phil watcher but since I have gone back to work I haven't had the opportunity to catch the latest episodes....

I watched the episode today..  My heart DROPPED because this situation has haunted our family as well.  My sister was convicted on a state level for home invasion/robbery with a gun (which in Washington state is called a weapons enhancement charge.)  She received 8 years and her co-defendant received 13 years as he was the one who claimed bodily harm on the victim.  My heart truly goes out to all the parties in this situation especially the victims as they probably will never feel secure in many situations of theirs lives again. 

I remember the sentencing aspect.. which of course is the worst part and when they said 8 1/2 years the emotions over flowed, even the victims had shed a tear or two...  My sister plead out as she knew she was guilty and had taken responsibility for her actions in the crime.  I honestly hope the young lady in this story can gain all the positive opportunities prison does have to offer. 

I go down to the local correctional facility almost religiously twice a month sometimes every weekend to support and love my sister through her absence of the outside world people inside prisons do need support.  I hope that the young lady in this story is also getting chemical dependency treatment as drug addiction is a life long journey. 

As for the boyfriend... I too agree with many of you.  I doubt he held her down and said "YOU HAVE TO DO IT OR DIE."  I think the time he did receive was a total bust.  I think less time could and possibly would have rehabilitated him just as well; 57 years is along time. Attorneys like the 'poor innocent girl' and it works well in their favor.  Seeing as she only got 15 months... I'm a little peeved about that honestly.  I think she needs a little longer then that to grasp her head around  what she has done and who it has honestly affected.

Thanks for letting me Share have a good rest of the day!!!

Lacey

You are right people do make mistakes and I believe in the power of redemption, however I also believe their are consequences for your actions.

Do you think if she would of gotten away with this bank robbery she would be sorry? Or do you think she would of shot the proceeds up her arm without a second thought? For her sake I'm glad she got caught. Maybe it did open her eyes. She still needs to pay for her crime. I don't think that's being judgmental I just think that's common sense.

BTW I think a mistake is something you do accidentally, she made a conscience choice to do wrong. 

I am a parent of my only son going to prison 11years ago of a similar situation.  He was sentenced to 5 to 10 years at the age of 19.  He served only 2 1/2 years.  He went into a small grocery store/service station with an older man and robbed an elderly woman at gun point.  To this day I still cannot believe my son did this.  But he did.  And we too were not aware anything was going on.  He was ditching computer school, then once he left school, he wouldn't keep a job.  We went to many services looking and begging for help for our son's behavior, but we were over and over turned down for help!  We were told he was over 18 and we had NO RIGHT to do anything.  He was an adult.  My son was diagnosed with ADD in 3rd grade.  He had few friends and was very niave also.  He fell in love with a 14 year old. And that is when the trouble began.  We too stood by our son's side through it all.  It was the hardest thing for me to leave him at the prison for our first visit.  Prison changed who my son was.  To this very day, it has been a difficult journey for our son. He can't find a job to support his family.  And when he does find one, he has trouble keeping one.  Until you go through something like this with your child, you can not understand what it does to the family.   Let alone that your child is in prison with murderers, rapists, child molesters, and worse.  My son deserved to be punished for his bad choices, but these parents won't sleep at night.  I didn't.  My son won't talk about what went on in prison.  All I know is that he will never be the same!  Don't condemm the parents, Dr. Phil and society!!  We do the best we can. Social Services let us down when we did try to get help!!!  My best go out to her parents.  And my prayers will be with them too!!   What these kids do is very wrong.  They do deserve to be punished.  But prison I feel is not always the answer.   Just a parent!!!!!!

I respect your opinion.

No one died in her situation;  She wasn't the one who harmed anyone physically but did emotionally cause hardship.  I feel as though going to prison and making the best in furthering her education and helping others while shes away does make difference to those who she has harmed...  My opinion