Catherine Carlson's day in court
Advocates suggest a hospital is more appropriate than prison
by Jody May-Chang
http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/catherine-carlsons-day-in-court/Content?oid=2174024Catherine Carlson knows that when she steps into the Payette County courtroom on Tuesday, April 12, she faces the possibility of spending the rest of her days in prison. She also knows that she is her only defense witness. But she wants her day in court.
Carlson, a 53-year-old transsexual woman, is charged with three felonies: first-degree arson, unlawful possession of a bomb or destructive device, and usage of a hoax destructive device. She is also facing a misdemeanor charge of indecent exposure. All told, she faces up to 35 years behind bars and a $120,000 fine.
