Has anyone tried the executive clemency for time reduction and how did it turn out?

Matthew was busted with 2 grams of meth and he received 60 years. He had two priors of theft but no violent or drug charges before. We tried a time reduction about 3 yrs ago (with an attorney) but it was denied. He has a pretty clean jacket. He has to serve atleast 7 yrs before they will really look at it. Well, his 7 yrs will be up this Nov and we have a different atty working on it. I have heard she is good, but she should be for $5,000.

Oh, the clencher is that TJ Hively is the one that prosecuted him! A person should not throw stones when they themselves live in a glass house.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Matthew's Angel - I understand where you are coming from. 60 years seems pretty harsh. My fiancee is in for Meth charges. His sentence is light compared to what he could have gotten but, with all the circumstances involved it seems too much also. We have also hired a lawyer who is a lady to help with a sentence reduction. He is trying for medical clemency. I don't know how it all works but if I get any info that might help you I will be sure to pass it along.

That sentence is totally insane. They really do just want free labor for Corcraft and job security for themselves.

misstussey42, Thanks. Where is your fiance at? Mine is at Tucker. Our attorney is also a female (from North Little Rock) I have been told that she is good - has some kind of connections. I talked to a person that is on the Post Prison Transfer Board and he knows our attorney. I have my fingers crossed.

What is the story behind your man? How much time left (without clemency)? When will ya'll be sending the clemency papers? My attorney said that the board is about 4/5 months behind.

I pray that your paperwork goes through and that you are reunited with your man soon! GOOD LUCK!!!

Yeah, I have to agree that the sentence seems way too harsh. My man is also in on possession of meth and has a prior record, and he only received 1/4 of the time your man has gotten. Just like haswtch said, that's completely insane they would give him that long of a sentence!

Matthew's Angel - The more I thought about your man's sentence the more I couldn't believe it. 60 years is rediculous! It sounds like someone had it in for him. Of course, eventhough we do have good law enforcement officers out there, there is alot of bad seeds out there too. My fiancee received 15 years (which is extremely light compared to what yours got). He just got started in February. His PE/TE date is 2/8/2007. That is suppose to be changing because he just made class 1. The main problem with him is that he is what is called a "brittle" diabetic. He has no pancreas, so his blood sugar will never be normal but it can be controlled. Since he went in his eyesight is almost gone and his kidneys are getting considerably worse. He has always been able to maintain a job and keep his sugar down. But for some reason the Cummins unit has decided to make him a class 1C and that means he can't get work release. He is currently in a barrack that he doesn't get to get out and move around at all so his blood sugar is back up to 300 to 500. Basically he was told that they will not help him where his medical condition is concerned. That is why we are trying to go for medical clemency. We may very well have the same lawyer. If so, there isn't an inmate one in the Cummins unit that has anything bad to say about her. And they say that she does exactly what she says she will do. I want desperately to see my fiancee get a chance to live a life outside of there without being on kidney dialysis or blind. I just don't believe that in 2 years that he will be able to have that life. So I definitely feel for you. Sick or not sick, 60 years is crazy. I believe that you have a good case just on the sentence. I wish you all the luck. If you want to talk just post or PM me. It is always good to know that you have support.

who is this female atty. from no. little rock? my man will be coming up soon and i would sure like to know of a good atty.?
thanks, and i have all of us in my prayers that this insanity stops and brings home our loved ones.

Matthew's Angel - The more I thought about your man's sentence the more I couldn't believe it. 60 years is rediculous! It sounds like someone had it in for him. Of course, eventhough we do have good law enforcement officers out there, there is alot of bad seeds out there too. My fiancee received 15 years (which is extremely light compared to what yours got). He just got started in February. His PE/TE date is 2/8/2007. That is suppose to be changing because he just made class 1. The main problem with him is that he is what is called a "brittle" diabetic. He has no pancreas, so his blood sugar will never be normal but it can be controlled. Since he went in his eyesight is almost gone and his kidneys are getting considerably worse. He has always been able to maintain a job and keep his sugar down. But for some reason the Cummins unit has decided to make him a class 1C and that means he can't get work release. He is currently in a barrack that he doesn't get to get out and move around at all so his blood sugar is back up to 300 to 500. Basically he was told that they will not help him where his medical condition is concerned. That is why we are trying to go for medical clemency. We may very well have the same lawyer. If so, there isn't an inmate one in the Cummins unit that has anything bad to say about her. And they say that she does exactly what she says she will do. I want desperately to see my fiancee get a chance to live a life outside of there without being on kidney dialysis or blind. I just don't believe that in 2 years that he will be able to have that life. So I definitely feel for you. Sick or not sick, 60 years is crazy. I believe that you have a good case just on the sentence. I wish you all the luck. If you want to talk just post or PM me. It is always good to know that you have support.

if your loved one is in need of help getting the medical help he needs not to get worse with his diabetes, there is an organization that fights hard in arkansas to get medical care for the inmates... it is JDMC (don't ask me what that stands for? but! the Arkansas Coordinator of JDMC is Dean Roberts

That sentence is totally insane. They really do just want free labor for Corcraft and job security for themselves.

free labor for sure, i saw on the news this morning that Arkansas Corrections was going to transfer 2 or 3 million dollars to build a women's prison WITH inmate labor, .... THE ONLY BOOMING BUSINESS IN ARKANSAS.... build it and they will come, only it is not a field of dreams, only a nightmare!
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Pods- Our attorney's name is Dana Reece. So far she wants him to get into the 309 Program. Said that would help his clemency. That is our next step.

Good Luck!!! I'll keep ya'll posted.

misstussey42 - I am so sorry to hear that about your man. I honestly hope that he gets out SOON! He needs to be with family as long as he can.

I have been in some type of law enforcement most of my working life and I just do not understand some of these sentences inmates get. I am not or ever have been a drug user, but they act like you killed someone if you are an addict. Prison is not going to help that. A good rehab and supportive family and friends is what they need. I've seen cold-blooded murderes (no offense to anyone) get less time than some of these drug charges.

I'll have to start another post on that subject tho.

Good Luck and I'll keep you in my prayers!!!

Matthew's Angel - That is the attorney I am talking about too. She is a good one. Every inmate my fiancee has talked to says that she does exactly what she says she will do and they all respect her.
Pods - Thanks for the info. Right now, I am willing to try anything. I just want him to be able to have a normal life when he comes home. His health was okay when he went in, he has a right for it to be okay when he comes out.