Hi Diane, Do you ever wonder if this will stop?? I do~~Daily! Even though my son has never been arrested for his addiction I still wait for that day. It scares me but I have told Chris not to call me if he is arrested and with all the years of our helping him~~I'm not sure if he would. Now back to your son.....If your going to be paying this lawyer with the profits from the car I would give him (lawyer)) a call. What did he do with the thousand he had up front. Whats the $800. for?? You'll have to decide what to do here but things don't change if you keep bailing him out. I know its his money with the car and your just the inbetween guy here but I would want to know whats the money for...where will your son go if he does get out?? I seriously feel that they should live in a 1/2 way house for 2 years....and work. Its so hard and my heart breaks for you hon. Everyday seems to be a challange for us moms. Hang in there and hugs, Bonnie