I was sentenced to a 50 year Aggregate Term at the age of seventeen for four charges of robbery. I have twelve years done on the sentence. I’m hoping that someone could take the time to at least give me some guidance or lead me in the right direction concerning re-opening my case or a time cut. I am unable to appeal my case since I’m beyond the one year mark. I’m very sincere and willing to do any leg work required of me through my unit law library. I would appreciate any info off the internet, any resources available and vital info. I have no access that would really benefit me. I was represented by a court appointed lawyer who didn’t put any effort into my cause. I felt that he didn’t represent me to the best of his ability. It was my first offense as an adult. I took full responsibility for my actions and do not consider my past struggles as being the cause for the future decisions I had made because we all have choices. There’re just certain factors that should have been put into consideration such as my age, my first offense as an adult, that I complied with authorities and that a District Attorney on my case had close ties to one of the plaintiffs, amongst other things.
I am now 29 years old with goals. I have discovered so many things about myself as a woman and an adult. I have made some very self-destructive choices that have affected me long term. I’ve basically had to face all my faults and face all the pain that I’ve caused, the people I’ve hurt for my own petty self-gain. I am deserving of punishment for the wrong I’ve done but I also feel that paying half my life as debt for some misguided decisions at such a young age is a steep price. I would like to work with teens and become a youth advocate for those who come from the same walk of life as me. I would love to have the opportunity to live out my dreams. I’m not looking for romance, a sincere friendship sounds perfect. I’m very appreciative and anyone willing to share their time, knowledge as well as friendship would leave me very grateful.
Thank you.