does any one know how to drop a life without parole sentence in the state of alabama?
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if there is grounds for appeal then you can probably find a law firm that will take his case pro bono.\n\nif he's guilty beyond the shadow of a doubt but you feel he is reformed you can appeal to the governor for clemency.  but from what i hear there are an awful lot of non-violent offenders serving very long prison sentences in the united states.  and that is a problem for your justice system and taxpayers to ask how long they will support the building of more corporate prisons and the passing of laws to create more prisons.
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From personal experience with my brother who has been encarcerated for the past 14 years in Texas, calling the Warden will do no good.  He never comes to the phone and no matter how many messages you leave for him, he never returns the calls.\nYou will need to contact your congressman, via mail and phone, to get anyone to listen.  And one letter and one call will do no good either.  You will need to write several letters and make several phone calls before anyone will listen.  You probably need to get an attorney so they will take you seriously. They tend to think the prisoner is just scared and is telling his family these things because they just want pity from us.  This isn't always the case.Then you need to do a lot of praying.  For some reason, they do not take the relatives of prisoners seriously when we call with a grievance.\nGood luck. I'll be praying for you and your son.
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Each state has its own set of sentencing guidelines.\n\nAs to the other apart of your statement, the charge would stick, as long as the person lives...additional charges would be filed if should they die as a result of the action. And NO, the judge isn't going to lenient because you're a lousy shot!
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this might help......www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62139
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There is a wonderful support and information group at http://prisontalk.com\nSomeone there will have your answer.\nI've got a "someone special" locked up, too, and this group has helped me a great deal.
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Just wanted to add that there is a wonderful support and information group at http://prisontalk.com\nThere is a forum dedicated to just Ohio questions and discussions.\nI've got a "someone special" locked up, too, and this group has helped me a great deal.
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Please check within your city government or social/grass-roots groups for programs offered to help ex-convicts.  I knew a man who was able to utilize a resource through a rehabiliation center to go get his CDL.  He was locked up for like 7 years about 20 years ago.  There are resources out there.  DON'T give up.
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Caveat:  I am not licensed to practice in Mississippi and therefore, this should not be construed as legal advice.  For specific advice, you need to consult an attorney in Mississippi.\n\nIt appears that he was convicted on both counts, from what  you have stated.  Different states have different rules relating to sentencing and how it is done.  In some states, notably the southern states, the sentence is either left completely up to the discretion of the judge, (within statutory minimums and maximums) or is decided by the jury itsself.  For possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy, two five year sentences, to be served concurently, is not out of line with most states.  In fact, in some cases, the sentences could be much longer.  At the Federal level, for instance, the amount of drugs involved can factor into sentencing, as well as a whole host of other things.\n\nYou need to contact an attorney locally who can assist you in evaluating the sentence and can advise you on any recourse.  For a referral, contact your local or state bar association.
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Please visit\n http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/index.php\n\nand check out the "Legal help" and "American Indian" forums....this place is a gold mine of useful, helpful information...also, the ads on the edges for post conviction relief firms might be just what you need...Good luck!
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I am a criminal Justice major, and have gone through the same thing. All you need to do is go down to the court house and say you want to drop it. Besides nothing can be done to him unless you call the police. The only way this would not work is if he has already hit you or the child and he was arrested. Then the state would have taken it from there.
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go to yout state goverment site and put in offender, or doc
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It depends on where they are inprisoned at there usually is a web site for that state. you can type in the state and or parole for such state and sometimes pull it up. Or call the prison where they are incarcerated in and ask the warden but i think you can find a state site for parole in your state. I see your from california you can go to prisonnewsnetwork@yahoo.com it is a site that has many california information on it. they will be able to help you
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You can't since you already plead guilty with a plea bargain. They wont listen to you anyway since he has violated probation. Your sons problem is that he looks more guilty by violating his probation. A violation to a judge is like telling him to go and screw himself. I suggest that you put him in a halfway house, and send him to treatment if you want any leniency at all. The people there can get the charges dropped, you can't as a parent. It is a conflict of interest to a court. The court could see you as part of the problem, and not a solution. That is the way the system works today, and there isn't any way around it.
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Ask in the Virginia forum at http://www.prisontalk.com\nSomeone there will know exactly how to go about it... Prisontalk is a terrific support and information site for the friends and families of inmates and is a wonderful resource.
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I am not a lawyer, but I have some experience in the law.  \nDon't know which state you are from, and that would make a difference.\n\nWith jail budgets getting tighter and tighter, many institutions are opting to pass some of the costs on to the inmates in the form of fees and such.  Whether this is legal in the jurisdiction you are from is whether there is a state law and/or county ordinance to permit it.\n\nOn the second part of your question reference punishing loved ones, it depends on what "punishment" is done and how it is being done.  Contact the Sheriff or jail administrator as they may be able to explain what is going on.  Don't go in making vague accusations of corruption without some evidence and supporting documentation. Ultimately, you may have to contact a local attorney in your area.\n\nDear Old Dad
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you dont, unless you can bargain real well with a lawyer, other than that i suggest stop drinking, or stop driving after you've been drinking...as far as i know a 3rd offense is a felony and felonies are punishable with a minimum of 1 year in prison
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Contact the Georgia Department of Corrections.  They might have all this information on their website.