Serve 65% of time in prison instead of 85% for non-violent crimes
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Jan 28th, 2017Ana G. from Clewiston, FL writes:
I believe that everyone deserve a second chance and 65% should be for everyone. My husband has been in the system since he was 18 and now he's almost 40. He's done his share of time. -
Jan 28th, 2017Someone from Miami, FL signed.
Jan 28th, 2017kimberly K. from Ypsilanti, MI writes:
I agree why are child molesters let out sooner? makes me wonder if the law makers are rapist, molesters because it makes no sense.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 28th, 2017kimberly K. from Ypsilanti, MI signed.
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Jan 27th, 2017Someone from Elizabeth City, NC writes:
My fiance has served his time for malicious wounding and is now serving his time for his first drug charge and he was given 4 years for drugs. 11 years he is serving consecutive and their are rapist, and murders serving less time. I'm all for punishment if you are wrong but 4 years for your first drug charge is ridiculous and I cry daily that his punishment is unfair, the prisons are overcrowded and I just can't believe that these young boys are serving so much time for drugs that are being legalized and trying to support their families. I wish there was something I could do to get him home now, I know that he is not the man he use to be I know that he will do better I'm going to personally see to it. The state of Virginia is sometimes unfair and it's just a praying time.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 26th, 2017Someone from Miami, FL signed.
Jan 26th, 2017Sabrina C. from Yonkers, NY signed.
Jan 26th, 2017Gloria T. from Miami, FL writes:
I agree 65% of there time for non violent offendersREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 26th, 2017Someone from Miami, FL signed.
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Jan 26th, 2017MIRACLE F. from Fort Lauderdale, FL writes:
I DEFINITELY AGREE THAT NON VIOLENT OFFENDERS SHOULD ONLY SERVE 65% OF THEIR TIME INSTEAD OF 85%. STRONGLY AND DEFINITELY AGREE!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 26th, 2017Ileana G. from Miami, FL writes:
I AGREE SERVE 65%OF THE TIME IN PRISION INSTEAD OF 85% FOR NON - VIOLENT CRIMES. STRONGLY AGREE.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 26th, 2017Someone from Miami, FL signed.
Jan 26th, 2017Someone from Miami, FL writes:
i agree with 65 % for non violent crimes.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 26th, 2017Elena C. from Miami, FL writes:
Serve 65% of time in prison instead of 85% for non-violent crimes. strongly agree.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 26th, 2017betty g. from Hialeah, FL writes:
Serve 65% of time in prison instead of 85% for non-violent crimes. strongly agree.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 26th, 2017Jeffery G. from Indianapolis, IN signed.
Jan 25th, 2017Someone from Richboro, PA writes:
I agree, 65% is appropriate. MIght not be a difficult case to make since the reduced costs for early release vs. long term imprisonment might appeal to lawmakers if cost savings are presented. Would also like to refine the term "sex offender" (SO) so that people convicted of a wide array of crimes aren't lumped together under this term. Someone who as a first and only crime has received internet material on a computer, but has never created it, distributed it, nor committed any improper offenses shouldn't be lumped in with those who commit much more serious SO crimes. As it stands now, someone who downloads internet material with no other crime receives a lifetime SO label even after release from prison. Mandatory minimum sentences apply, too, which are often overkill.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 25th, 2017Someone from Brooklyn, MD writes:
I want to sign for non-violent offenders to serve 65% of their time instead of 85%. I currently have a love one locked up serving time in federal prison, serving a 92 month sentence with already 48 months served.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 24th, 2017Diane K. from Laurel, MD signed.
Jan 24th, 2017Someone from Goodlettsville, TN writes:
My grandson has served 19 mths and was sentenced to federal prison until 2032 he is 24 years old. He was caught taking pictures to sell of him and a child he never molested anyone. He has turned his life around he has never been in trouble. He has 2 children and a loving family. He is a very good prisoner. The FBI brought him up on charges of more than what happened. I pray that the 65% will pass and he may start over. I know it will be to late for me but his children need his support to get by. Thank YouREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 24th, 2017Someone from Daphne, AL writes:
My son was given 25 years for VOPS. Non violent offender is wasting away with no help for his medical conditions. He has served 8 years and never been given the opportunity to get rehabilitation for his addictions. He has multiple medical issues and is in constant pain. It sometimes takes him two months to get the ibuprofen for his back that reoccurred due to an auto accident in 2005. The doctors sent him to a pain management doctor who gave him very strong medications and that is when the drug problems started again. He had been drug free for many years prior to this accident, which was no his fault, but that of another driver. Please consider helping. He has NEVER been convicted of a violent crime. Mostly drug related crimes, but never for the sell of drugs.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 23rd, 2017Someone from Springfield, MO writes:
Is this something that is being approved? I have heard so much gossip but haven't seen anything to back it up? I definitely think the percentage should be dropped! This is coming from someone *(me) who works in a prison and sees how so many people are serving an insanely large amount of time for non violent crimes and murders are getting out long before the non violent crime offenders do. Its appalling.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 23rd, 2017George D. from Lexington, VA writes:
I have a family member who is in prison for embezzlement. Never been in any trouble before. Was given four years. Conditions in prison are violent to say the least. Someone murders someone and they are not sentenced to this much time. The law needs to change for non violent offenders.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 23rd, 2017Diana I. from Miami, FL signed.
Jan 22nd, 2017Tina B. from Auburndale, FL writes:
I Agee. My husband was sentenced to five years in prison for a non-violent felony. A false imprisonment charge that the person actually came to court high and stated they felt like they couldn't leave later to find out the person was paid in drugs to lie.. Charged with false imprisonment gave him 5 years, never been in trouble a day in his life never tried a drug never hurt anyone .. left behind a wife and 3 small children . He's missed so much over this and still serving time , waist of life and money..REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 22nd, 2017marisa b. from Lyndhurst, NJ signed.
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Jan 22nd, 2017Ryan C. from Lake Milton, OH writes:
My girlfriend got 2 years and 4 months for a first time offense. She has never been in trouble and she has no record. She just got sent to prison on Friday. She is not violent at all. Change the law. Please.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 21st, 2017Someone from Homestead, FL writes:
My husband is a first time offender and he was given 7 years and 4 months in a federal prison for a nonviolent drug offense. I and he understands very well the mistakes he has made, but that sentence is way too long and unfair. Not only is he doing time but myself and our children are suffering right along with him. These long sentences separate and destroy families we are struggling emotionally financially my children need their dad and I need my husband. We need a better sentencing system something fair. By the way it's not like they rehabilitate them in there or help them in anyway. My husband had never been to jail and he is in there with the worst of the worst.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 21st, 2017Someone from Grand Bay, AL writes:
All nonviolent crimes need to be 65% and lower. It's unbelievable that most nonviolent crimes have to serve more than rapist and killers.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 21st, 2017Someone from una/spartanburg, SC writes:
Come on capital Hill!!!! What r u guys waiting on!!!! Give us our ppl back!!! Anyone can make a mistake!!!! Even when law enforcement breaks the law a pat on the back r slap on the wrist, even politicians, truth be hid r probation!!!! Be fair!!! God didn't judge!!! No one is perfect!!! A lot of ppl especially bigwigs, well to do ppl, have all made mistakes but of their way out!!!! And if someone sitting on their so called throne is reading this comment u know what I mean!!!! You haven't been caught yet r paid your way out!!!! But you haven't reached your final judgement day!!! Trying to hurt other ppl ha ha ha you better watch out!!!! See who gets the last laugh!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 21st, 2017Someone from una/spartanburg, SC writes:
Come on capital Hill!!!! What r u guys waiting on!!!! Give us our ppl back!!! Anyone can make a mistake!!!! Even when law enforcement breaks the law a pat on the back r slap on the wrist, even politicians, truth be hid r probation!!!! Be fair!!! God didn't judge!!! No one is perfect!!! A lot of ppl especially bigwigs, well to do ppl, have all made mistakes but of their way out!!!! And if someone sitting on their so called throne is reading this comment u know what I mean!!!! You haven't been caught yet r paid your way out!!!! But you haven't reached your final judgement day!!! Trying to hurt other ppl ha ha ha you better watch out!!!! See who gets the last laugh!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 21st, 2017Someone from Una, SC writes:
How many votes and how much time does it takes to make a decision!!!!! Too many good and innocent ppl in prison!!!!! Everyone deserves a second chance!!!! Put the shoes on your feet how would you feel!!!! PL have voted showed you how they feel what else do we as ppl have to do!!! SC us something else!!!! Other states have made a decision, but SC want to be a buthole!!!!! Give us the citizens some answers!!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2017Michelle P. from Hayward, CA writes:
I understand the law is there to punish the guilty, but when my 74 year old father who didn't have an arrest record until his offence at 69 years older put in Federal Prison in Texas. We live in California. He didn't even hurt anybody and he is housed in low level. He gets sentenced to 6 years. I mean really! This prison system is for profit business to make money off US citizens lives. I mean we might as well go back to servants indentured on sugar plantations. At least it is a hope to better a servant instead of breaking down an American citizen.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2017heather p. from Glendale, AZ writes:
My husband was just taken from us this year on the 5th he has never been in trouble his prison thingy even says non dangerous non repetitive. he got three years!!!!!!!!!!! his release date as of right now before the 62 days he already served has been added puts him at the end of march 2019!!!!!!!!!!!! im due to have our son in 8 weeks!!!!!!!! i mean seriously this is ridiculous. he is being sent to minimum security and the probation department even said prison was premature and six months in jail knocking off the two he already served so four was plenty and on work furlough so tell me how this is justice?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJan 20th, 2017Dequanna W. from Rock Hill, SC writes:
I think all sentencings need to be reformed.REPORT COMMENTS
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