Reduce the 85% prison mandate terms for first time violent offenders.
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Jul 7th, 2019Michael M. from Calhoun, LA writes:
My son was sentenced to 20 yrs for aggreviated assault. Hes 32 yrs old. 3 kids. By doin wrong he should be punished , but 20 yrs , 1st time down. Come mossouri, thts a little to harsh. I think ya'll should reduce tht percent rate at least half of what it is on 1st time offenders -
Jul 7th, 2019Michael M. from Calhoun, LA writes:
My son was sentenced to 20 yrs for aggreviated assault. Hes 32 yrs old. 3 kids. By doin wrong he should be punished , but 20 yrs , 1st time down. Come mossouri, thts a little to harsh. I think ya'll should reduce tht percent rate at least half of what it is on 1st time offendersREPORT COMMENTS
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Jul 7th, 2019Michael M. from Calhoun, LA writes:
My son was sentenced to 20 yrs for aggreviated assault. Hes 32 yrs old. 3 kids. By doin wrong he should be punished , but 20 yrs , 1st time down. Come mossouri, thts a little to harsh. I think ya'll should reduce tht percent rate at least half of what it is on 1st time offendersREPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 10th, 2019Someone from Willard, MO writes:
How do you find out what is happening with this ?REPORT COMMENTS
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Mar 26th, 2019Someone from Smithville, MO writes:
My love one was 17 when he robbed a Dollar General armed robbery no one was hurt gun was never fired. First felony he was sentenced to 55 years he got 130 from the store and a lady gave him 20 so he left with 150! Not saying he was right he has now served 23 years he is 40 years old! The judge “wanted to make an example” out of him! He has worked Hospice for 10 years teaches inside out dad and victim impact class. Been in the honors dorms for over 10 years! As of now has to serve 85% of those 55 years!REPORT COMMENTS
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Feb 15th, 2019Concerned P. from Colton, CA writes:
I also agree with rehabilitating. My son is inncarcerated 25 yrs old pelican bay shu sentenced to 7 years fought his case for 2 years in county they had no witness or evidence open shut case but of course the d.a. wasnt breaking so my son who was on drugs at the time of his arrest was allowed to represent himself mind you this wasnt a murder or kidnap or molesting , what do all drug addict do look for money to buy drugs ..so he attempted to rob someone, he was arrested a buy that was a union worker making unbelievable money and drugs took him to another direction. So our court system instead of treating the problem (the drugs) that most likely caused the end result ( robbery ) they fought him for 2 years not once considering the drug issue but all the d.a. wanted was a conviction on a robbery which if he would of hung in there he would of won and the d.a. wouldnt of wasted 2 + years of taxpayer money..not saying my son is a angel but there is a big percentage of inmate young inmates that will change their ways and become a part of society if allowed to...instead like my son sent to prison ...heard the horror stories ...and has stood his ground to survive in there which in turn sends him into a higher security prison because he had a choice to make let those inmates know who he is and he can take care of himself or shut his mouth and let those inmates run him and end up being disrespected and humiliated and whatever else those guys do to inmates that cant protect themselves. My son did what he had to do to survive in what is known as our jails and now is in a 7-11 cell in pelican bay shu. Isolated from everything mentally trying to keep himself from loosing his mind and his neighbors are all lifers and murders that will never get out. So my son has to sleep in a position so that a inmate that will never get out doesnt put a rope around my sons neck while he is sleeping cause the inmate has nothing to loose hes never leaving and the only entertainment he has is killing again so another inmate dont try to get him his killings are status when you get to that level...so our system puts our troubled kids in prisons with killers where they have no choice but kill or be killed if they are confronted and now they (my son) becomes a lifer now for killing to save his own life..one question in my mind a segregated inmate is suppose to be segregated from other inmates cause he cant get along but at p.b. they can request to cell up and the other inmate cant refuse or fear retaliation so a murder can say i want to bunk up with jones and jones has to agree now 2 grown men one a killer the other a survivor are to live in a 7x11 cell no t.v. its the shu the hole ...and what the hell do you think is gonna happen one wont make it out of there. But why was the bunking allowed ..entertainment for the gaurds. Seg means locked up alone ...that is the prison life our kids end up in and are lucky if the come out of. All because moat of them had a drug problem that nobody addressed the bigger crime caused by the drugs was the priority but who cares its not the judges or d.a.s child...i bet theres wouldnt go through all this crap can you people imagine what these guys actually go through kill or be killed that is level 3 and 4 where just you standing up for your own rights well get you to our wonderful 3/4 correctional facilities they might as well fight chickens or dogs cause our people are getting set up to go to prison the same way..but its the inmates out of control...REALLY ...D.A/. JUDGE ID LIKE TO SEE YOU DO 30 DAYS WHERE MY SON IS GONNA DO 7...HE WILL LIVE AND HOPEFULLY MAKE IT OUT ..WOULD YOUREPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 30th, 2018Darlene C. from Farmington, MO writes:
I agree 100% . My daughter is incarsirated a first time offender. Due to waiting in county for a year waiting for trial date then the time she has in prison she is losing her son. He is in dfs because we could not keep him . He's been in 3 years so he's getting adopted . They need to be rebilitatated not loose their kids and give up!!REPORT COMMENTS
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Jun 18th, 2018Someone from Tulsa, OK writes:
I wonder how many first offenders of violent crime don’t remember their crimes due to drug use? My son first offense was on a week of drug and alcohol binge robbed a bank no weapon involved no one was hurt, he has done 8 years got out on parole went back in for violating parole due to alcohol he has long history of depression and other issues that go along with depression, he was doing great for awhile on parole held a job was doing good until alcohol depression creeps in he was overwelmed with all his fines he was paying on from years ago he just couldn’t cope! He deserves a second chance to get some decent drug and mental help NOT prison help!REPORT COMMENTS
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May 5th, 2018Rachel R. from Kansas City, MO writes:
My husband was sentenced when he was 19 and he is 40 and still has 7 yrs. His crime was robbery with a gun in 2 counties at Convienece stores,he also robbed CD wearhouse, and stole a car. That is an over kill on sentencing. If some one, anyone can please help me get my husband home I would be greatful.REPORT COMMENTS
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May 5th, 2018Rachel R. from Kansas City, MO writes:
My husband was sentenced when he was 19 and he is 40 and still has 7 yrs. His crime was robbery with a gun in 2 counties at Convienece stores,he also robbed CD wearhouse, and stole a car. That is an over kill on sentencing. If some one, anyone can please help me get my husband home I would be greatful.REPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 24th, 2018April T. from Chester, SC signed.
Feb 17th, 2018Someone from Licking, MO writes:
my husband is doing time for incest that is true but the other party started it then filed charges against him in other words she set him up because she didn't want nobody in his life but her she started it all and she basely raped him but not in the laws eyes. She clained she feared for her life but left her dads house then came back later is not fearing for your life. We can;t afford a decent lawyer and the public defender he had bailed out one week before he was sentenced and was given another lawyer but she forced him to take the plea and he waould only do up to six years which was all lies to get him to plead before talking to him missouri laws suck and if public defenders can't do the kob they need to let the inmates know before they go to courtREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 6th, 2018Sarah M. from SAINT LOUIS, MO writes:
My fiance was wrongfully convicted of a murder case he didn't commit and he's done every program under the sun, and he's about to get his college degree for graduating while incarcerated. And where about to get married on the 11th of this month he's accomplished everything and still means nothing to the probation and parole. Really.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 30th, 2017Someone from Fort Lauderdale, FL writes:
I Thought First Offenders Was Given Lesser Time For Crime He/She Committed; Not In My Son/Nephew Case; He Only Received Lesser Time Due To The Fact He Collaborated With The Authorities; And What The Government Prison System Charge Imates For Food And Tolietries Are Ridiculous!! The Monies My Family Sends Our Loved One , He Could Be On House Arrest; At Least We Know Exactly How The Money Is Spent; More Well Designed Programs For Inmates Should Be In Place To Help Rehabilitate Socially, Mentally And Economically.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 27th, 2017Someone from Capitol Heights, MD writes:
I agree because jail supposed to b rehabilitation and for some crimes they over charge and it's ppl all ova pg D.C. Thts gettin fried because for 1 they don't have lawyer money then if u go fed they send u all ova America and how can somebody visit or send money like they want long story short if u get charge for murder or attempt murder or rape cases anything ova 20 years should b excepted but the rest off thm crimes max. Need to 7yrs Or less because they givin out numbers like the******funny like the make up the years was the point sentencing a person 99 years cmon tht don't make since now they wanna reduce cuz they kids on herrion and gettin all tht time for gettin caught with 7 grams of herrion and shotgun this system is for minority's and it unfair they target the inner city with extra police and force but u can. Go up the highway 15 and not see 1 police and sight stop hiring police because they all inexperienced ppl tht think what they doing is good and it's not For One God Tell u In The BIBLE God can only judge u so y will i swear on a bible and get judged America goin burn All lives matter but black lives matter more because we R The Creators and it's time to make this land great again have us wrapped bin gold and get treated like Gods tht we RREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 27th, 2017Someone from Washington, DC signed.
Oct 26th, 2017Someone from District Heights, MD signed.
Oct 21st, 2017Someone from Clyde, MO writes:
This should change in kansas too. My husband is in leavenworth ks. He got 7 years. He is doing every program available and has change his attitude and ways. Would love to see this drop. We should be trying to help inmates be better citizens and not just keep them for long periods of time. Sometimes the punishment does not fit the crime.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 12th, 2017Someone from Mountain Home, AR writes:
My daughter is at Vandalia, under a plea bargain sentence of 85% of 15 years. The agreement has been broken more than once by the state. She was forced to court on sentencing of the other person involved, although the agreement was based on not doing so. Vandalia is known for the unfair treatment of inmates and for lack of good medical care....even for life-threatening illnesses. It appears that no one is granted early release. If a woman has no infractions, a new "rule" will suddenly appear or a simple, normal thing will be blown up so they get an infraction. Rooms are all overcrowded and early releases would help that big problem.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 4th, 2017Someone from Saint Louis, MO writes:
"My wife is in CCC and is serving 10 years at 85%, she has most of her time in but we keep hearing about the 85% dropping to 66%. It there any truth in that at all and what website can I go to that will give me more info." Will someone please help us know whats going on!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 23rd, 2017Sarah M. from Saint Louis, MO writes:
My husband is in Bowling Green Missouri prison for a murder crime he never committed. He is way past his 85% and he is still there and I don't understand why he got 13 years please someone help usREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 17th, 2017Someone from Evanston, WY signed.
Aug 12th, 2017Jackqueline H. from Petersburg, VA writes:
I would appreciate it if my sons case could be re-evaluated and this 85% be applied to his case. He is in Missouri Department Of Corrections doing 15 Years, not eligible for parole until he has done 85% of this time. His name is Tyrone M. Glaze. I would like to know what else I can do to help get my son released. Would appreciate any information you can provide.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 10th, 2017Someone from Kansas City, MO writes:
I agree the 85% should go away because it's extremely expensive to house inmates for long-term. We don't spend enough money on prevention and intervention . Once inmates are in the system it becomes a cycle of financial burden for the family and friends with the purchase of the following: food, clothes , shoes, tv, cd, phone time and visitation. No skills give them work skill and living skills and money management .REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 10th, 2017Someone from Kansas City, MO writes:
I agree the 85% should go away because it's extremely expensive to house inmates for long-term. We don't spend enough money on prevention and intervention . Once inmates are in the system it becomes a cycle of financial burden for the family and friends with the purchase of the following: food, clothes , shoes, tv, cd, phone time and visitation. No skills give them work skill and living skills and money management .REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 31st, 2017Jasmine C. from Saint Louis, MO signed.
Jul 24th, 2017Amber D. from Kansas City, MO signed.
Jul 20th, 2017Nicole C. from Oakland Gardens, NY writes:
Prison is supposed to remove people from society for a period of time to teach them to be better. It is not supposed to eliminate there whole life.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 13th, 2017Marsha W. from Leasburg, MO writes:
My husband Jason Williams is a first time offender. He has been sentence 15 years. While being incarcerated in licking mo prison he has been in the honor house and now he's in the ITC program. He tells me the program is very structured and one of the hardest things he has ever done. He also talks about how it is making him become a better person a better dad and husband. Like many of the inmates that are in prison he had a drug problem with meth. The program has made him realize what wrongs he has done and he would like a chance to prove to others and himself there is a much better way to live. As his wife one thing I have seen is his honesty with me and the rest of his family. ITC program is a honest program. Allows the inmate to get to the root of there problem and face there wrongs. I personally think this program is great and all inmates should have the opportunity to go through this program. This program is really helping my husband in more than one way.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 13th, 2017Marsha W. from Leasburg, MO writes:
My husband Jason Williams is a first time offender. He has been sentence 15 years. While being incarcerated in licking mo prison he has been in the honor house and now he's in the ITC program. He tells me the program is very structured and one of the hardest things he has ever done. He also talks about how it is making him become a better person a better dad and husband. Like many of the inmates that are in prison he had a drug problem with meth. The program has made him realize what wrongs he has done and he would like a chance to prove to others and himself there is a much better way to live. As his wife one thing I have seen is his honesty with me and the rest of his family. ITC program is a honest program. Allows the inmate to get to the root of there problem and face there wrongs. I personally think this program is great and all inmates should have the opportunity to go through this program. This program is really helping my husband in more than one way.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 13th, 2017Ranesha W. from Kansas City, MO signed.
Jun 29th, 2017Someone from Upper Marlboro, MD writes:
Saving Hope!!! Sentence terms are way to strict. Reduce the 85% mandate term.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 10th, 2017Cynthia S. from Belton, MO writes:
Prison needs to rehabilitate. The system us corupute and miss handled by prosection.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 29th, 2017Leo T. from Woodbridge, VA signed.
May 28th, 2017Denise C. from Windsor, MO writes:
When will this bull crap of a law change????REPORT COMMENTS
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