Serve 65% of time in prison instead of 85% for non-violent crimes
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Oct 30th, 2018LINDA H. from Payson, AZ writes:
Our system is truly broken.There are so many places for the ones with drug addictions that rule their decisions end up spending years in a facility so corrupt they cannot ever heal, but there is money being made for everyone so they don't want them in facilities that cost 1/3 and have an 85% success rate. Let's take the money and so called heroism from them and they might have to actually look at each case remember they are human beings needing help. The prisons set them up for return because they fight everyday not to be abused raped or used where drugs and violence run rapid, Let's start with getting the ones out of office who don't have the ability to change bad laws. -
Oct 30th, 2018Ruby B. from Covington, GA writes:
My cousin Nathaniel Dean has been a model inmate for 27 years. He is at the USP Atlanta Federal Prison in Atlanta, Georgia. It's time for him to come home.REPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 30th, 2018Ruby B. from Covington, GA writes:
My cousin Nathaniel Dean has been a model inmate for 27 years. He is at the USP Atlanta Federal Prison in Atlanta, Georgia. It's time for him to come home.REPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 28th, 2018Someone from Denham Springs, LA writes:
My cousin buster Ayers has paid for his crimes it's time to let him goREPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 23rd, 2018Stacy C. from Buena Park, CA writes:
I noticed in Orange County, inmates serve half time. It used to be 85% a few years ago. However, the initial time being sentenced is longer now, so no one is actually getting out any sooner than they were before. My brother always served 85% of three weeks for probation violations, (and they were always minor violations, like showing up late for an appointment or something.) Anyway, he’d be released a little more than two weeks later. NOW, he’s being sentenced to 90 or 120 days at half time. But he’s serving MORE time than before for the same bs violations. So be careful what you ask for. If time gets reduced to 65%, the initial sentence will just be made longer, and NOTHING changes.REPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 22nd, 2018Charlie C. from SAINT PAUL, VA writes:
My wife is lock up he first afen and she go 5 month 10 days I'm raising our kids alone and it's so hard.i pray this law gets changed so my wife can come home to me and our kidsREPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 20th, 2018Gina S. from ROANOKE, VA writes:
My husband is in Federal prison ,I feel that he has pay for his punishment already he is missing out on family and, granddaughter. By the time he gets out she will be 4 - years old before he ever see her.REPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 19th, 2018Lauralee M. from Waco, TX writes:
My oldest son was only 19 years old!! who had a whole life ahead of him now I’m watching him turn from a boy to a man being a kid made a mistake,first offense never been in NO trouble EVER and was sentenced 16yrs! He never got no chance not one so yes if nothing else 65% should be approvedREPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 18th, 2018Someone from Greenville, NC writes:
My one and only brother is in Jessup Ga,FCI him and my mother was set up by federal government and was over sentenced . We could not afford a high paying lawyer. We in NC and he 6-7hours away. PLEASE SIGN THE PETITIONREPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 16th, 2018Deanna L. from Carriere, MS writes:
My husband is prison for 8 years I need him and my kids need himREPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 10th, 2018Someone from Maricopa, AZ writes:
my son is in prison and I hope they change the law he made a mistake that is costing him dearly and also his family three children that need him . please change to 65 % even that is to long when you have small children who need their father.REPORT COMMENTS
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Oct 1st, 2018KEITH W. from Saint Petersburg, FL writes:
I am so glad people are finally seeing how Florida judges and prosecutors have abuses it's judicial power. Especially in Pinellas County. Any minority who has ever been sentenced should have their case(s) reviewed. State prosecutors exaggerate the charges leading to a higher conviction rate and longer jail time. Public defenders work to help the prosecution for a conviction and the judges are quite aware of what's going on and allow it. They are paid for convictions and will do unethical things to get that check. Pinellas County is notorious for this. There should be a review of cases done in Pinellas and if found that the prosecutors or judges have violated their oath as lawyers they should be jailed and have to serve 85% of their sentence and their should stiff sentences imposed on them as they have imposed them on others. Just saying...REPORT COMMENTS
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Sep 24th, 2018Margie I. from Hialeah, FL writes:
Dear Someone from Scottsdale, AZ; Good Afternoon. I see that you have nothing better to do, because I was writing in reference to the issue at hand which is too help our inmates get a 65% rate of time in prison, instead of 85% and all you could do is concentrate on the fact that I addressed our president as "Mr. Donald Trump" instead of "President Trump". I called him by his name and not out of his name, so what are you talking about? Concentrate on the issue, how about that!!!!! Have a great and blessed day Someone from Scottsdale, AZ!!!!!!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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Sep 24th, 2018Margie I. from Hialeah, FL signed.
Sep 24th, 2018Margie I. from Hialeah, FL signed.
Sep 22nd, 2018Someone from scottsdale, AZ writes:
I think it is terrible that you disrespected our President by not addressing him properly which is "President Trump"REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 21st, 2018Margie I. from Hialeah, FL writes:
Dear Mr. Donald Trump & Congress; Good afternoon. I want Thank You for giving me the opportunity to express my opinions. I believe that there is a lot of BOP inmates that have been sentenced to the extreme, but that does not mean that they haven't done anything wrong. I believe that 65% is a fair percentage and 65% depending on the sentencing of the inmate, is still a good percentage that they have to serve. I believe in second chances as none of us our perfect. However, we can all win from this percentage change. I believe it will be less money for all of us. Less money coming out of us tax payers pockets and less money the government has to provide to the Federal Prisons since their will be less inmates. Also, you can make the law stating conditions, like for example, if the law is changed to 65%, then whatever inmate comes out with the 65%, if they go back to prison then they shall have to serve 85%. Just a thought. I know that the readers or bloggers won't like my idea, but what is fair is fair. You are helping them with the 65% change, so they must come out to society and change their lives for the better, Right!!! Well, I hope that you take my thoughts and opinions into consideration. Thank You all and have a safe and blessed day.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 21st, 2018Bobbie W. from Bradenton, FL writes:
I have a brother who was wrongly sentenced because of his history he hadn't been in trouble in almost 10 yrs he was sentenced to 15 yrs...I also have my BOYFRIEND who was also wrongfully sentenced because of his history. he hadn't been in trouble 7 yrs they were both bogus..I wish they would do something its not fair . this would be awesome these ppl can come home and be with their families.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 20th, 2018Joseph A. from Orlando, FL writes:
65% is the best idea ever stop screwing peoples lifes upREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 11th, 2018Mary M. from Clermont, FL writes:
My daughter is serving 5 yrs after 4 1/2 yrs on probation out of 5. Dirty urine 29 points 6 yr suspended sentence I agree 65% early release for non violent all within reason deserve that chance. How can an addict be Rehabiltate in prison. Change Florida laws it's past time for a change.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 11th, 2018Mary M. from Clermont, FL writes:
My daughter is serving 5 yrs after 4 1/2 yrs on probation out of 5. Dirty urine 29 points 6 yr suspended sentence I agree 65% early release for non violent all within reason deserve that chance. How can an addict be Rehabiltate in prison. Change Florida laws it's past time for a change.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 5th, 2018TONYA M. from DAVENPORT, IA writes:
release all non-violent offenders.. drug dealers are not criminals like all the murders,molesters that are walking these streets.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 3rd, 2018V H. from Ocala, FL writes:
Release all non violent and keep the killers and molesters and abusersREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 3rd, 2018V H. from Ocala, FL writes:
Release all non violent and keep the killers and molesters and abusersREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelSep 3rd, 2018V H. from Ocala, FL writes:
Release all non violent and keep the killers and molesters and abusersREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 27th, 2018Laquest L. from Columbia, SC writes:
I think that everyone deserves a second chanceREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 20th, 2018Luama P. from Gallipolis Ferry, WV writes:
I think the non violent offenders should receive a 35% credit verses a 15% decrease for all inmates.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 20th, 2018Luama P. from Gallipolis Ferry, WV writes:
I think the non violent offenders should receive a 35% credit verses a 15% decrease for all inmates.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 18th, 2018CRYSTAL B. from Orange city, FL signed.
Aug 11th, 2018Michelle R. from Westwego, LA writes:
Yes everyone deserves a chance in lifeREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 10th, 2018Someone from Brownsville, TX writes:
Fair is fair they deserve less time than the real criminals!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 10th, 2018Someone from Brownsville, TX writes:
Fair is fair they deserve less time than the real criminals!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 10th, 2018Someone from Brownsville, TX writes:
Fair is fair they deserve less time than the real criminals!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 9th, 2018Someone from Vassar, MI writes:
This should have been changed many years ago and also billions of dollars ago. Rehabilitation instead of incarceration! Non violent prisoners should be given alot less time than rapists or murderers by far! I cannot believe this isn't a law yet! Its rediculas in my opinion that non violent inmates dont get less time, especially when they have been proving themselves able to be rehabilitated. This needs attention asap and needs to be changed asap!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 8th, 2018Someone from West Palm Beach, FL writes:
I really feel they should lower it to 65%. My husband was given 30 years for a non-violent crime. Took it back to coury and they took off 15 years. So now he has done 9 years to long already for really something he did not do. They had no evidence on him just him being at the wrong place at the wrong time. I feel that he has done more thanhe should have . Plz pass this bill and give them a second chance.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 7th, 2018Sonia M. from Mcallen, TX writes:
With all due respect I feel that the only way to understand this bill and appreciate it is to put yourself in the shoes of an inmate. It's really very simple . You can choose to be on an island vs a prison tank. Your choice. The other choice you get to make is the type of people you will be living with until you are either released or rescued .( depending on where you choose to vacay) Me personally, I choose to have my cellie or Gilligan be a first time non -violent offender. Actually I think I speak for the vast majority of us when I say I would much rather have a Gilligan as a roommate, or cellie instead of a PeeWee Herman, or the Subway guy. Or even worse a Charles Manson. I have one better for you. If your kids had to to be in a cell or island what type of individuals would you select. And I say kids for the simple fact that it isn't real until you get that call.When your 18 year old hits the county or even worse ,their tank. The last thing you want is for them to be locked up with a potpourri of inmates. I.e., pedos, the aggravated and violent group, the rapists or serial killers that have been to the rodeo on numerous occasions. And guess what, with the overpopulation of prisons nowadays, you get thrown in to whatever tank is available . There's is no tracking system to keep the non violent offenders separate from the violent offenders. May God help our youth when they land in the aggravated tank. I hope to have made my point. People ask for drugs. People and kids do not ask to get raped, molested or beat. The likelihood of first time offenders being able to re enter society is much greater than a violent offender for the simple fact that the first time offender more than committed the crime to survive or care for their loved ones. I'm not justifying much less giving grounds. What I am saying is that there is still a sense of motivation to provide that is not just for themselves but for others. Now for the other group I cannot say the same. I see the other group like a vampire that has tasted blood. And that will never have a good ending for that individual much less for our society.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 31st, 2018Someone from Kansas City, MO writes:
yes truely that is just to much time for non violent crime, my son is in prision for non violent crimes an it the lowest letter onesREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 31st, 2018Someone from Kansas City, MO writes:
yes truely that is just to much time for non violent crime, my son is in prision for non violent crimes an it the lowest letter onesREPORT COMMENTS
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