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>> all right, thank you. the court is aware of the defendant's prior criminal history, which does not argue in favor of substantial reduction of bond or personal bond in this case. i will grant some concession in that regard, however, i'll lower the bond to $15,000 cash surety or property or 10% but until then she is remanded to the custody of the sheriff. thank you we are adjourned on this matter. >> thank you, judge. >> thank you, your honor. >> the judge would have released smith until her sentencing date had she or her family been able to post $1500. but they cannot. so smith is returned t...

Unlike prison where inmates are convicted, sentenced and serving their time, jail inmates like felicia smith lead more uncertain lives with frequent court dates that will impact their futures in unknown ways. today smith will face a judge regarding her alleged assault on a former girlfriend. >> i'm anticipating him giving me time served. 106 days, time served. i'm looking at going home. i already got a ride. i just want to get out of here so i can get right with my kid and get home. i need to get home. she need her mother. >> smith's daughter is 16-year-old diana. >> how are you feeling about ...

She entered a not guilty plea, but still must face the judge. in the meantime, smith says the one relationship in her life she hopes to improve upon, the one with her 16-year-old daughter diana. >> diana doesn't judge me. diana loves me, and she'll tell you in a minute, that's my mother. and the only mother i have. she's a cheerleader and playing soccer right now. she started dating boys and things and needs her mother. and i can't really relate to the stories, but i listen. i lend my ear and my bony shoulder to cry on but that's about it. as far as talking to her, i'm her best friend, and she...

On me. >> diana is escorted by her father's mother, deanna mcgee, who is raising her. >> i know how much she loves her mother and i know felicia, i've known her for most of her life. and she's a good girl. she's got caught up in some bad situations. she had a rough life growing up, which has affected her. and i hurt for the both of them. >> all rise. >> okay. you may be seated. we are here on case 563553. this is the state of ohio versus felicia smith. >> if convicted, smith could face up to two years in prison. but rather than go to trial, she's decided to enter a guilty plea to aggravated as...

>> whether ivey's talk with schmidt will bear permanent change is yet to be seen. predicting the future in jail is never easy. one month later, change is very much a part of life at cuyahoga county. and for felicia smith, change is good. >> miss smith, it's time go. county want everything to gave you. >> for real? >> awesome. >> her judge has sentenced her to two years' probation, and today she is being released after nearly six months in jail. >> i'll see you in two weeks. >> never. probably see me in seven years. or five. >> you got the seven-year itch then. >> whatever. no, no, no, no. look...