Does it make any difference when you are being sentenced for the offence that you are taking steps to change things? That you acknowledge your fault etc etc? Is there anythng else you can do meantime to improve your chances of getting a shorter term or smaller fine or whatever?
If you are going on an alcohol program, does that mean you've started drinking again, or what?
Are your family anywhere in the state? Do you have to stay living where you are now if your son isn't there? Can you take some time away with family or friends elsewhere?
