Give Lifers With Possibility Of Parole Their Release Dates
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Apr 7th, 2015Someone from Harrisburg, PA signed.
Mar 28th, 2015Someone from Macon, GA writes:
The family and friends of Derrick Durunta Pitts, EF 340339, is advocating for his release. He is serving one Life sentence for murder, and has been incarcerated snce he was sixteen under SB 440. Over the last 21 years, he has acquired several vocational skills evidencing positive behavioral changes toward rehabilitation and a strong desire for a second chance to become a positive and productive member of society. However, like so many other Lifers, he continues to be denied parole solely due to the nature of his crime even though it is an improper consideration after he has served the time required by law for a "serious violent felony". The nature of a "serious violent felony" will never change, which is why parole is supposed to be based upon what the offender has done while incarcerated, not the original crime 20 years ago. For while the crime will never change, the offender, like Derrick Pitts' flles reflect, certainly can change. So, the question becomes, how much time is enough for the offender who has unquestionably demonstrated remorse and deep regret for his actions as a misguided sixteen year old? And if he is to be released at some point, why not set him a definitive release date upon which he and his family can focus on re-entry plans?Mar 27th, 2015Someone from Atlanta, GA signed.
Mar 27th, 2015Someone from Glennville, GA signed.
Mar 26th, 2015Someone from Atlanta, GA writes:
The most important component of rehabilitation is a reasonable expectation for release. Wherein exceptional behavior, educational accomplishments, and the efficient performance of duties are rewarded. Unfortuunately, it doesn't work that way with Georgia's Lifers. The decision to parole after the Lifer has served the numerous years required by law is arbitrarily and capriciously decided by a parole board that answers to no one.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 20th, 2015Someone from Millen, GA signed.
Mar 20th, 2015Someone from Millen, GA signed.
Mar 20th, 2015Someone from Columbus, OH writes:
Rehabilitation have a time. And if this in fact is what the prison system is base on. Then Why don't lifer have a release date.You are givine lifer immate No reason to be rehabilitate!! If you what them to change! CHANGE the system. Please let my love ones come home!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 17th, 2015Someone from Tallahassee, FL signed.
Mar 17th, 2015Someone from Walthourville, GA signed.
Mar 16th, 2015Someone from Loma Linda, CA signed.
Mar 16th, 2015Someone from Desert Hot Springs, CA signed.
Mar 16th, 2015Someone from Pacoima, CA signed.
Mar 15th, 2015Someone from Pacoima, CA writes:
I really strongly believe in second chances.isn't that the reason rehabilitation is for.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 8th, 2015Someone from San Francisco, CA signed.
Feb 18th, 2015Someone from Santa Clara, CA writes:
People serving life without the possibility of parole deserve 2nd chances too! Especially if they are first time offenders..REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 6th, 2015Someone from Inglewood, CA signed.
Feb 5th, 2015Someone from Vacaville, CA signed.
Feb 4th, 2015Someone from North Las Vegas, NV signed.
Feb 4th, 2015Someone from Van Nuys, CA writes:
Give lifers a release date.. Allow them to a second chance at freedom. I'm sure that many of these guys have learned their lesson and will strive to be model citizens of their communities. We all deserve a second chance!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 2nd, 2015Someone from North Las Vegas, NV signed.
Feb 2nd, 2015Someone from Waianae, HI signed.
Feb 2nd, 2015Someone from Lakeport, CA signed.
Jan 31st, 2015Someone from Far Rockaway, NY signed.
Jan 28th, 2015Someone from Santa Ana, CA writes:
I think that they deserved a 2 chance they have kids and family that would want to enjoy their company specialy them cause I sure they will be good out here cause they learn their listen being in theirREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 21st, 2015Someone from Macon, GA writes:
Our prison rehabilitation programs are not working the way they were intended... I don't think that they are fair across the board...REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 19th, 2015Someone from Susanville, CA writes:
I think we should also bring parole back to life without! Many of these people were just scared kids at the time of their crimes! These cases should be reviewed as well.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 16th, 2015Someone from Los Angeles, CA signed.
Jan 14th, 2015Someone from Tracy, CA signed.
Jan 11th, 2015Someone from Cleveland, OH signed.
Jan 11th, 2015Someone from Americus, GA signed.
Jan 11th, 2015Someone from Cleveland, OH signed.
Jan 10th, 2015Someone from Modesto, CA signed.
Jan 10th, 2015Someone from Salem, OR writes:
My husband is a lifer and a first-time offender. 21 yrs served on a 26 to life sentence.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 8th, 2015Someone from Stockton, CA signed.
Jan 8th, 2015Someone from Bakersfield, CA signed.
Jan 7th, 2015Someone from Stockton, CA signed.
Dec 31st, 2014Someone from Elk Grove, CA signed.
Dec 30th, 2014Someone from Pasadena, CA writes:
AT WHAT TIME DOES A SENTENCE END? CLERK'S SENDING PEOPLE TO PRISON. CORPORATION MAKING MONEY. GOD WILL JUDGE US ALL. PRAY AND ASK GOD TO FORGIVE YOU IF YOU EVERY SERVE ON A JURY OF YOUR PEERS. WHAT IS YOUR PEERS? QUESTION IS OUR WE ALLOWING A CORPORATION DECIDE WHO CAN BE FREE.REPORT COMMENTS
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