Hello, I have a 1 page summary that is due tomorrow. I will attach the documents

CLIENT PROFILE – Jordan Rivera

• Age: 27

• Occupation: Full-time employed in retail

• Financial: Rivera earns just enough to pay basic bills. $0 savings.

• Family: Sole guardian of 13-year-old sister (mother passed away 2 years ago)

• Legal Status: In custody; unable to afford bond

• Education: High School Diploma

• Client Version:

o You knew the cocaine was in the vehicle, but it was not yours. Your cousin placed the

cocaine in your trunk, and you were asked to take it to a specific location for drop-off. Your cousin was concerned about handling the transaction himself because of his prior

history – he is known to law enforcement. He offered you $6,000.00 in cash to assist,

and although you did not want to get involved, you needed the money. You are doing

everything you can to pay your bills and take care of your sister, and you feel like you have no options.

o You use marijuana recreationally, but you do not use any other controlled substance.

You could cease using marijuana if you needed to for random testing.

• Client Goals:

o Your primary objective is to get out of custody and to avoid prison.

o Maintain guardianship of his sister o Avoid long-term felony consequences (although you have a prior felony, adjudication

was withheld)

o Open to a negotiated plea if it avoids incarceration and preserves employment options o Not willing to cooperate with the State as a confidential informant

o Willing to participate in Drug Court; however, you know that the cost of routine drug

testing and the requirements of monthly court appearances will be impossible because

of limited financial resources and employment commitments. Note: The vehicle tag was expired because you did not have sufficient financial resources to pay the $75.00

renewal fee.

• Family Considerations:

o Your aunt and uncle are willing to care for your sister if you are incarcerated, but she

has expressed a strong preference to remain with you due to strained relationships.

o If you remain in custody much longer you will lose your employment, and will thereafter lose your residence.

• Client Attitude:

o Denies ownership or knowledge of cocaine

o Blames cousin for the drugs

o Frustrated with prior experience in the justice system o You are adamant that the police lied – you did not consent to a search, and there is no

way that they could smell marijuana because there was no marijuana in the vehicle.