Tag Archives: solicitor

Visit

Posted on May 15, 2013 by johnbrucecairns

On the bus down I read a book of Pliny’s, and ate a couple of sandwiches for lunch. I was the only one got off at Standford Hill. John was wearing a new top from his mother and reproached wryly … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Parole Hearing

Posted on August 22, 2012 by johnbrucecairns

Visiting John, I corrected the misspelling of pedalling in the prison paper. John had received my note with my email address on it. His barrister wanted me to be at his parole hearing Wednesday because of an undisclosed statement to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sentencing

Posted on March 5, 2012 by johnbrucecairns

Diana was at my door, “The police are here and I haven’t done anything.” “Recently. Are you here for her?” I asked the policeman and two others on the stairs. They were but it was nothing to worry about; Olivia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Probation, Eviction and Prison

Posted on February 25, 2012 by johnbrucecairns

Got Diana to the Probation Office early and was politely told to take a hike. Diana said not to forget to come back. I was acknowledged by a restless man who didn’t sit beside but eventually asked was I there … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Prison Visit

Posted on February 20, 2012 by johnbrucecairns

First time, I set off in plenty time, going to the police station to enquire the quickest way to get there, by public transport. The station had moved. I went to where it had moved to and couldn’t get in. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Getting to the Court in Diana’s Good Time

Posted on February 13, 2012 by johnbrucecairns

The time set by the court was 9:30. I’d told Diana I’d be at her door by 8:30. Being Diana, she didn’t phone for a minicab but went out for cigarettes and a toasted sandwich. This took time: the slow … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Trap Sprung

Posted on December 1, 2011 by johnbrucecairns

The bad penny turned up early to my annoyance. His bolthole owner hadn’t returned from making a court plea. From phoning the court I found out his hearing was adjourned till January and he was being held in custody. Since … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment