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what is a n early judicial release?

My son has 2 theft felonys one is a level 4 and the other is a 5. He has been locked up since 4/24/06. He went to river city correctional Inst. 6/1/06 and was supposed to be released in 11/27/06. 11 days before his release he was accused of stealing some coffee and snacks.He went to court and the judge gave him 1.5 yrs in prison. The judge said he would get credit for all the time he has served(7 mo.) but he didn't get it. His sentence term is 5/21/08.My son asked me to find out about an early judicial release for him. How much does it cost to hire a lawyer for something like that? and what are my sons chances of getting out? would it help if I wrote the judge and had other people write a letter as well? I was the victim of his crime. I was the one who put charges on him. I wanted him to learn a lesson but I was told by the judge that when we went to court the first time that my son wouldn't do any prison time but when he got kicked out of river city it was considered probation violation? I think failure of community control or something like that. What are my options? what do you suggest? My son said he is going to try to appeal his release date if he can. either way I need to know what to do I can file after 1/4/07. Thank you


Asked on 12/29/06, 12:17 am

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David Davies Law Office of David H. Davies

Re: what is a n early judicial release?

There are a number of issues raised by your questions. First-Did your son hire an attorney to represent him on the orignial charges or did the court appoint someone? Does your son have any prior convictions? Did he hire an attorney to represent him regarding the theft of the "coffee and snacks" or did the court appoint someone? You should really talk directly to an experienced criminal lawyer. Something does not seem right. I have been doing criminal work for over 30 years and have handled all types of cases in both State and Federal Court. I will be happy to talk to you on the telephone if you call or email me with contact information. No charge or obligation for the call-take advantage of the free advice! If you need to appeal something, you generally have to file the notice within 30 days of the order so you should act quickly.

Good Luck

DHD

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Answered on 12/29/06, 3:46 pm


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