I am Daryl Griffiths, a 21 year old male residing in Frostburg, Maryland. I work 40 hours a week as a manager at a local McDonald's, and live with my girlfriend in a small one bedroom apartment. I have a seven year old cat who's on diuretics twice a day for congestive heart failure.
On June 27th, 2017, I was walking through "the cut," a wooded trail that runs through Frostburg, when I saw a cloud of gray smoke. I ran ahead to attempt to intervene until emergency services had arrived, and arrived to the scene of a small brushfire about the same time as the first police cruiser arrived. I was detained until the fire was under control, and then questioned in relationship to discharged fireworks and a lighter found in close proximity of the fire. I was frisked, which resulted in the discovery of nothing to warrant a full search. When my bag was seized and searched, the police found approx. 68 grams of marijuana, 3 spansules of 10mg dexamphetamine, and a marijuana griner. If these charges all go to court (I'm looking at charges for: attempt to distribute, two counts of possesion, possesion parephrenelia, and a VOP on a probational liscense), I'm looking at up to ten years in prison and $56,500 in fines. Needless to say, my entire future is in jeoporady over the situation I've found myself in.
To help me get the representation that I need to fight these charges, I'm looking to gather $3,500 to hire Mr. G V McKinley. He's a fantastic attorney who thinks we have a good defense case, but I need the money to make things happen. I have approximately $650 in monthly expenses, so it's proving very difficult for me to gather this money alone. Should the trial go before a jury, I'm looking at another $1,500 in expenses.
I'm in a desperate situation. I know I've made mistakes to put myself in this situation, but I believe I deserve another chance. If I can gather the funds to achieve minimum sentencing and make this go as smoothly as possible, I have a chance of keeping my job and my apartment. I don't want to find myself in a situation where I get locked up to be released with no job, apartment, or money. I'm trying to focus on my job and moving forward in a more positive direction. My job is safe, so long as my attendance isn't impacted. Keeping myself out of lockup means a chance to move forward and try to rebuild my life in a more positive direction. Every penny counts, I will be grateful for any amount contributed. Even if you can't contribute financially yourself, a share on social media goes a long way.
Thank you so much.
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