10. Panama City - Television Court

I looked at the charges made against me and was overcome by a sense of sheer panic.$1000 worthof damage was caused to the hut.I was still suffering from a hangover but by jesus did I sober up very quickly, as I knew from my experiences in Atlanta and Chicago that I was looking at a minimum of a six month sentence.Panic, bewilderment and total utter disbelief gripped me.I didn’t know what to do.If I pleaded guilty ? The judge might take a more lenient attitude towards me, perhaps I might even avoid prison, since I was working and could pay of the fine gradually.If I pleaded not guilty ? I would be looking at the next court date, which could be a month or two from now, which meant I would have to post bail, money which I hadn’t got in any event, consequently that option also meant prison time.