I just have a question? Does anyone know the basis that a inmate can try and get a sentence reduction? Especially if he is a first time offender and received the maximum sentence. Thanks for any help or advice.:thumbsup:

Is this a federal or state case? Which state, what conviction? Also how long ago was he sentenced? There are timeframes and requirements that are in play. The fact that he is a first-time offender probably won't make mch difference ina reconsideration since the judge already knew this.


Does anyone know the basis that a inmate can try and get a sentence reduction? Especially if he is a first time offender and received the maximum sentence. Thanks for any help or advice.:thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

I also have a brother who got the max and was first-time offender. A little of some sharing advice is that he/you will need to appeal his case if he feels that the justice didnt give him a fair sentencing. It depends on what his case was. My brother was "first-degree murder" and its gonna take him 2-3 years for an appeal. Also, he/you may want to get copies of his recorded trial documents, they charge up to $140-1800 for copies (courthouse). It depends on how long the trial took to record the documents. You may need to get a lawyer involved to investigate his case. To fight for reduction. I'll Keep you inform for updates. :thumbsup:

Is this a federal or state case? Which state, what conviction? Also how long ago was he sentenced? There are timeframes and requirements that are in play. The fact that he is a first-time offender probably won't make mch difference ina reconsideration since the judge already knew this.


Does anyone know the basis that a inmate can try and get a sentence reduction? Especially if he is a first time offender and received the maximum sentence. Thanks for any help or advice.:thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

Most courts have a relatively short period of time to pursue a sentencing reduction. (30 days, 90 days etc) Each state is different. You have to look up sentencing reduction for the particular state you are interested in and it will identify the amount of time.

I just have a question? Does anyone know the basis that a inmate can try and get a sentence reduction? Especially if he is a first time offender and received the maximum sentence. Thanks for any help or advice.:thumbsup:

hey i saw what u wrote and had a ? well my man was in houston you know texas and he got 40 agg. robb.w/deadly weapon and his trying to appeal for time reduction do you think it'll make a difference if he gets court app. lawyer or not????
thank you, mayra:thumbsup:

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Is this a federal or state case? Which state, what conviction? Also how long ago was he sentenced? There are timeframes and requirements that are in play. The fact that he is a first-time offender probably won't make mch difference ina reconsideration since the judge already knew this.


Does anyone know the basis that a inmate can try and get a sentence reduction? Especially if he is a first time offender and received the maximum sentence. Thanks for any help or advice.:thumbsup:[/QUOTE]