Chapter 17 - Brian Tries To Strike A Plea Deal From Jail
Locked inside the county detention center, Brian realized his mother’s expensive lawyers were nowhere to be found.
He placed a collect call from the booking unit wall phone to his court-appointed public defender in a panic.
“Mr. Vance, your former wife’s legal team has submitted an airtight federal indictment with Jessica’s full cooperation,” the lawyer said.
“Can we plead guilty to lesser charges? What about probation or community service?” Brian asked desperately.
“Probation? Brian, you’re facing up to fifteen years in federal prison for wire fraud, forgery, and domestic coercion,” the lawyer stated.
Brian dropped the telephone receiver back onto its cradle, his legs shaking as he slid down the concrete wall.
His arrogance, his wealth, and his social standing had all evaporated into thin air because of his blinding greed.
Across the facility, Evelyn was placed in a separate holding block, refusing to speak to any of the correctional staff.
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The Vance family dynasty had officially disintegrated into a cautionary tale of corruption, abuse, and federal prosecution.
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