Serve 65% of time in prison instead of 85% for non-violent crimes
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May 21st, 2018Edith H. from Ball, LA writes:
Please pass this bill and help reduce mass Incarceration -
May 21st, 2018Edith H. from Ball, LA writes:
Please pass this bill and help reduce mass IncarcerationREPORT COMMENTS
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May 20th, 2018Tameka S. from Marion, SC writes:
Congress needs to change this... We as taxpayers are paying entirely too much money for inmates being housed spending 85% of their life in prison. I feel as if a prisoner should only have to spend 65% in jail, especially if it's non-violent!REPORT COMMENTS
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May 20th, 2018Rick L. from Easley, SC writes:
My son has completed 5 years of his 8-year sentence. He has never had any infractions. He was even asked to speak in prison to other inmates during a class. Assisted The Chaplin with all aspects of Church services and ran the sound system. 3 days ago, he was told he had to go back to court because the state had not yet charged him with 3 other small charges form 5 years prior. He was sentenced to more time. An additional 1 - 2 years i believe.REPORT COMMENTS
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May 17th, 2018Connie F. from Ogden, AR writes:
I feel 65% of sentence instead of 85% for non violent inmates is sufficient, especially for 1 st time offenders.REPORT COMMENTS
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May 13th, 2018Someone from Fayetteville, NC writes:
My husband got 19-27 years, first time offender. 1 charge!his points are the same as those you have multiple DUIs, yet because of his time hes in with killers in max. His projected release date is 2032. With 2 kids under 10. This would make a huge difference. Not to mention changing kids lives, the percentage of children with a parent whos incarcerated is overwhelming. Stop the cycle, and change some lives!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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May 13th, 2018Someone from Fayetteville, NC writes:
My husband got 19-27 years, first time offender. 1 charge!his points are the same as those you have multiple DUIs, yet because of his time hes in with killers in max. His projected release date is 2032. With 2 kids under 10. This would make a huge difference. Not to mention changing kids lives, the percentage of children with a parent whos incarcerated is overwhelming. Stop the cycle, and change some lives!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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May 12th, 2018Someone from Horse Shoe, NC writes:
My husband is in a nc prison serving time for a non violent crime . he gets some next april 2019 so i hope this bill does pass in ncREPORT COMMENTS
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May 12th, 2018Someone from Horse Shoe, NC writes:
My husband is in a nc prison serving time for a non violent crime . he gets some next april 2019 so i hope this bill does pass in ncREPORT COMMENTS
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May 12th, 2018Someone from Horse Shoe, NC writes:
My husband is in a nc prison serving time for a non violent crime . he gets some next april 2019 so i hope this bill does pass in ncREPORT COMMENTS
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May 12th, 2018Someone from Horse Shoe, NC writes:
My husband is in a nc prison serving time for a non violent crime . he gets some next april 2019 so i hope this bill does pass in ncREPORT COMMENTS
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May 12th, 2018Someone from Horse Shoe, NC writes:
My husband is in a nc prison serving time for a non violent crime . he gets some next april 2019 so i hope this bill does pass in ncREPORT COMMENTS
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May 11th, 2018Keisha T. from Bronx, NY writes:
My husband was sentenced to 10 years in 2014 for conspiracy to distribute . When all he was doing was providing for his family. His release date is 2022 which adds up to 85%. At 65% his release date would be 2019. That is a big difference. also, what about the affect it has on the children. My 10 year old daughter who was 5 at the time of his incarceration will be 14 when her dad comes home. There are murderers, molesters, rapist etc. who get far less. Please change the laws.REPORT COMMENTS
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May 6th, 2018Monique W. from Big Spring, TX writes:
My fiancé was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a non violent crime and I just feel like that is unnecessary. He has already done 65% of his time he should be released or at least out on parole for the rest of his sentence. There are people doing terrible crimes such as molesting children, raping helpless women, hate crimes all across America. It is definitely time for a change.REPORT COMMENTS
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May 4th, 2018Someone from Henrico, VA writes:
65% of a time served is Enough !!! Stop spending tax dollars on non sense and out toward programs for the youth .REPORT COMMENTS
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May 4th, 2018June D. from Franklin, GA writes:
I have a loved one incarcerated at Augusta Corr. Century.His name is Robert Troy Francis (1103186), and he was arrested on September 9,1999 for bank robbery,threatening to bomb,and other charges.Though no one knows his guilt more than him,sir,he was not the one that went into the banks.He was the driver.His codefendant was the one that went into the banks,yet even though he was very cooperative with the detectives (who actually wrote a letter of leniency for him) he was given the way harsher sentence. His codefendant was only given 14 1/2 years.Even though he had other charges he didn't deserve the 47 years and 22 months sentence he was given.This September will be 19 years and he isn't 1/2 way through his sentence. I have known him personally since 2004 and his other family members for 20 years. Through the years, though not perfect, I have watched him grow through the years and I know he is not the man he was in 1999.I know in my heart that this has been a life long lesson for him.With that being said,I feel that a sentence like this is extremely unfair.The crime doesn't fit the punishment.I have seen murderers, rapist,child molesters,all brutal crimes yet the offenders do not have a 1/4 of his sentence. Mr.Francis sat in a car at a young age,and yes we know he is guilty, he hurt no one,harmed no one,and personally never threatened anyone personally. His codefendant entered the bank and passed the note, yet only received 1/3 of the sentence he did. Mr.Francis has earned 2 degrees while being incarcerated and volno in his pod teaching English as a second language to Spanish inmates. He has lost 2 family members (mother and sister 2 months apart in 2002) and all contact with his son.Now his son is an adult and he would like to be able to know his son again ( who attends Christopher Newport University) and guide him as he starts adulthood. They deserve a chance to build a relationship before it's to late.Lessons I know he has been taught in his own life. Sir taxpayers are paying over $25,000.00 a year for this man to sit in prison who did nothing violent personally. If Mr.Francis was given the opportunity to return home to what family he has left,they are willing to give him a home and the support it will take for him to become self supportive, earns an honest living,and see that he gets back and remains on his feet. I am friend of over 30 years and I would give him a home plan out of state and a brand new start away from his past in Va. if that is something of consideration. contact information is 678-673-4131 I know as well as anyone that has spent time with him knows that if he were to return home he would become a positive part of the community again.He would be a great asset to society as a mentor to the younger generation. He could teach them not to choose the path he took so long ago. Lastly Sir,I'm not making excuses for him but at the time of his crimes he was going through some tough times that was hard on his psyche.He had just lost his father and was going through a separation from his wife.A wife that pressed false charges against him in Hanover County.Sir he thought he was going to prison for something he didn't do,so he kind of snapped from all that was falling down around him.What sane man does what he did?The charges ( if you would have someone check the transcripts from Hanover County) were retracted by his wife that admitted she pressed false charges with a notarized letter to the courts, but by then the damage was done. These are the plans we have for Mr.Francis.Sir,all I ask is that you review this case for pardon. Please review this matter and maybe send someone to meet him personally. Thank you for your time in reading this.I know it is valuable. Sincerely, June DormineyREPORT COMMENTS
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May 3rd, 2018Someone from Fullerton, CA writes:
The 3 strike law needs to change , the list of violent and serious crimes needs to change .. I have a friend that is looking at life for a NON VIOLENT CRIME.. for ATTEMPTED burglary.. How is this fair ? He sees guys getting less time for violent crimes .REPORT COMMENTS
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May 1st, 2018Gaylan T. from Flagstaff, AZ writes:
Dear congressman I sign this petition in hopes that someone will take serious the debt that Arizona is in due to the overpopulated overcrowded prison and the flood system we are under having non dangerous nonviolent criminals in prison for 5 plus years and extremely violent criminals in prison only for 2 years does not seem to make a whole lot of sense the overcrowding is due to keeping non-dangerous non-violent criminals in the system and not giving them some kind of reward system to move forward with their lifeREPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 24th, 2018Elaine T. from Winslow, AZ writes:
My daughter 15 years old was put in prison for a crime she did not commit but 5 full grown men commited she is still keeping god close to her even though most would of just gave up on the idea of god i love her and she has a beautiful soulREPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 24th, 2018Auzerria J. from Charleston, SC writes:
My dad is a loving person just got caught up in some mess he took care of his family my mom missed him so much as do my sister's and I send my Dad home illya wright we love you change your Laws... He has nonviolent chargesREPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 24th, 2018Essence W. from COLUMBIA, SC writes:
I totally agree my husband is also down at the moment for burglary second charges nonviolent I just pray that things change with the system they get treated worse than animals I believe in second chances send our men and women home....REPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 20th, 2018Airick C. from Blytheville, AR writes:
I am in prison with a 188mo sentence for conspiracy to distribute meth.never was caught with any!!!REPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 19th, 2018Someone from Perth Amboy, NJ writes:
If we all were to stand up and fight this ..then something could be done .....but since we aint going against them thats why ....we all get ****ed with the system.....cause we let them get away with this ******** ...prosecutor aint shit....REPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 14th, 2018Someone from Port Charlotte, FL writes:
My husband was sentenced to 8 1/2 yrs with no background never been in prison ever the thing he did was to save our son my husband is no criminal never did anything don't belong there left me his wife and 7 yr old adpoted daughter he is a family man please send him home we are from port charlotte flREPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 12th, 2018Someone from Labelle, FL writes:
My family and I are suffering right now because of my Fiancé was taken from her daughter and home and sentenced to 36 months// 3 years for a woman that has No history of anything. The State of Florida Prosecuting Attorney did Not nudge at all , they gave her the 36 months but instead they could of gave her 21months. She begged for probation, community service, House arrest, reduction of sentencing. They didn’t care and gave her max of 36months. We need help?? This woman needs to be home with her daughter. She is deeply remorseful and sadend. Non violent affenders don’t need prison time. Please help and change this?REPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 12th, 2018Someone from Labelle, FL writes:
My Fiancé is 41 years old and she has NO Priors at all. She is single mom with a 8 year old little girl, and her daughter’s father committed Sucide when she was 5 yes old. She made one mistake in her life only. And they just sentenced her on March 6,2018 for 36 months. 3 years. Now the state prison system just took this little minor Child without her mom now. Both parents gone. There is NO reason to put this mom into prison for 3 years. Give her house arrest and probation ????REPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 7th, 2018Someone from Laredo, TX writes:
Their are alot of families like myself that have been through a family of domestic violence, CPS, not being raised with parents.. I always promised my self i would break that chain and have a loving home example for my children after 18 years of doing it my spouse did a mistake that can change our lifes... Not saying he should not get punished but should get a break To stop our future our children that we do get chances cycle can be changed... God will make this petition happen of our loved ones.. God bless each of you.REPORT COMMENTS
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Apr 5th, 2018Denisha J. from Saint Paul, MN signed.
Apr 5th, 2018Tammy S. from Lawton, OK writes:
Yes 65% is long enough! Prisons are over crowdedREPORT COMMENTS
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For my love who made the mistake of being brought here as a baby but not the advantage of being born here ❤️REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 29th, 2018Erica N. from Allentown, PA writes:
They should be entitled a second chance, many are doing more time than inmates with violent crime, where is the fairness. Let them go already, many have done more than 50% of their time and deserve an opportunity to be free again.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 29th, 2018Erica N. from Allentown, PA writes:
They should be entitled a second chance, many are doing more time than inmates with violent crime, where is the fairness. Let them go already, many have done more than 50% of their time and deserve an opportunity to be free again.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 26th, 2018Jessica D. from Wise, VA writes:
For my fiancé who only made a bad decision and got 10 yrs. getting married this year regardless.REPORT COMMENTS
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For a friend in prison for 5yrs for dwlsREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMar 15th, 2018Someone from Charlotte, NC writes:
Continue: mass incarceration should paroned non-violent crimes State and Federal offenders.REPORT COMMENTS
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