Lorna Leen abandons her son and does not even show up at his disposition hearing

(Brocious)

Chris Craft's disposition hearing took place this morning. It is a sentencing but worded so because it involves a juvenile. His mother Lorna Leen did not even bother to show up in court. All Craft had for support was his attorney, Ms. Christina Allbright.

In contrast, Brandon Brocious' family and friends were there and they have been for every single hearing. As Cyanne Brocious , Brandon's mother read a statement on behalf of the family, Brandon's father Chip fought back tears.

"I don't know if words can explain the impact this crime has  had on my family," said Cyanne Brocious. "This violent act has affected every area of our lives."

"Not only do we grieve for our loss of Brandon but for our hopes and dreams."

Cyanne Brocious' said her family have missed 1, 181 hours of work to attend the hearing. Through her statement, those in the audience got a glimpse into Brandon Brocious, the teenager, the son, the friend.

Craft had pleaded guilty to a lesser charge for Count 1. He admitted to voluntary manslaughter as well enhancement of using a knife during the commission of a crime. The victim was Brandon Brocious.

The maximum sentence Craft  could get is 12 years total. Craft has to serve at least 4 years before he is eligible for parole.

After custody credits which were 421 days, Craft was remanded into the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice for a term of 10 years, 10 months, 4 days.

The defense had asked Judge Wilson to give Craft the mid term of six years. Deputy District Attorney Jessica Watson said she agreed with probation that the Department of Juvenile Justice "was the least restrictive" option. " Chris has absconded from multiple places in the juvenile system."

Ms. Watson mentioned two programs available to Craft. New Horizons was determined as "not appropriate for him." The other program is New Harmony Juvenile Justice.

At the Department of Juvenile Justice, Craft will receive help with anger management and his substance issues , trade school training and "pro social skills," said Ms. Watson. She added criminality is a part of Craft's family history and something his family does not take seriously. "If the court were to give six years, it would affect the rehabilitation of the minor."

Before his ruling, Judge Wilson commented on the tragedy of this case for Brandon Brocious and his family as well as for Craft. Judge Wilson said, " I knew Brandon." He is also familiar with Craft. " I have never seen a more appropriate candidate for the Department of Juvenile Justice."

Judge Wilson referred to a letter Craft wrote to his brother. "Christopher has had a difficult upbringing." Judge Wilson mentioned Craft living in abandoned vehicles; not going to school.

"Kids have the opportunity to change and they can change," said Judge Wilson. "You are just a kid."

In Judge Wilson's finding and orders, Craft's mother Lorna Leen mother has lost custody.

The Department of Juvenile Justice has jurisdiction until Craft reaches the age of 25. If he is convicted as an adult, this admission counts as a prior.

Brocious family request for restitution was granted in the amount of $15, 598 dollars. Resitution was reserved for three other people and the City of Eureka. Another fine of $100 was also imposed.

I ready published a statement from the family previously and covered other details in posts linked below.

Recent posts:

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2019/09/motion-to-withdraw-christopher-crafts.html?m=1#more

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2019/08/motion-to-appoint-another-attorney-to.html?m=1

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2019/07/i-wouldnt-do-it-chris-lorna-leen-thrown.html?m=1

Related post:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2019/09/it-has-been-414-days-since-we-lost.html?m=1