Placed under judicial supervision, she appeared very fragile at the bar, ashamed of who she becomes when she drinks too much. “In this story, everything is infinitely sad », summarizes the civil party, who also agrees in spirit with the defense lawyer.
Because this is a case where everyone agrees on the observation: alcohol is the scourge. Plagued by personal problems, serious health concerns which led her to stop working and her mother's repeated strokes, the 45-year-old defendant ended up diving. It’s happening in the Pays Bigouden (Finistère).
“Without alcohol, she’s an angel”
On two occasions, including one evening in October, the defendant was violent with her husband, with whom she has shared her life for twenty years. Violence resulting in incapacity for 5 days (ITT). “When she doesn’t drink, she’s an angel”says his companion, who is present at the hearing this Friday, November 8, with his son. If he becomes a civil party today, it is “to break this infernal cycle”.
She recognizes it, she still loves him, wants to rebuild her family, but as soon as her husband tries to have her hospitalized or calls the police, “it triggers hatred in her », recalls the judicial court of Quimper (Finistère).
Her husband tells, through his counsel, of the anxiety, the depressive state which is rising, unhappy at not being able to do much for the one who shares his life. “Today, the father and son want Madame to return to the family home, but the other reality is that my client is losing weight and losing sleep. But he wants to be there for her.”develops Me Tiphaine Le Cornec, who helps to understand that there seems to be love in this family dented by the period.
The court recognizes that the defendant followed the requirements of her judicial supervision and is taking care of herself. “It’s a painful situation for Madame who is overwhelmed by her alcoholism”declares the Prosecutor.
The court sentenced her to a six-month suspended sentence and the obligation to undergo treatment. “You can go home”means the president, Lucile Chaussade. She explains that she wants to get involved in associations, with the Red Cross if she can.
