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Subject: Sentence reduction

Yes, diversion is offered in first-time misdemeanor cases all the time. The further up the "seriousness ladder", the least likely you are to get an easy way out. Diversion is often seen in low quanity marijuana possession where illegal and similar offenses.

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Subject: Sentence reduction

Yes. But all of the programs have qualifications and restrictions. Where he is incarcerated and for what type of offense will narrow down what he might be eligible for. He should definitely visit his counselor and learn from the staff what he should be doing to effectively reduce his sentence or to at least know what's available

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Subject: Sentence reduction

If he is granted parole, the release comes pretty soon thereafter. Every case is a little different depending on where the parolee is going to live, work and what were the conditions of his release.

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Subject: Sentence reduction

There are no programs that will reduce his time except for RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program). RDAP is only available for federal inmates and you have to be approved almost before you go in, or at least prepare to apply to the program before you go in - having all of the proper language in your PSR (pre-sentence report).

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Subject: Sentence reduction

Unfortunately there is not much an inmate can do to get their sentenced shortened especially under a violent crime conviction, unless they are willing to share information with law enforcement that leads to the conviction of another person. Most inmates do not want to be known as a snitch but to get 3-5 years taken off the sentence, some think it is worth it.

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Subject: Sentence reduction

Is this a state or federal sentence? Normally, there are no "early release programs" anywhere unless you are in a drug treatment program that offers time off for completion, or if you provide substantial assistance to law enforcement leading to the conviction of another criminal.

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Subject: Sentence reduction

There used to be some programs that gave offenders good time credits for kitchen work, but things have changed quite a bit and there are only a few state prisons left that offer incentives like that.

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Subject: Sentence reduction

Doubtful - this can't be his first offense if his charge was "felony gun possession", which by definition is your fiance has a felony and was caught with a gun. Most felony gun possessions are five years. He basically got less than 20%, so if we were him, we'd think that felony gun sentence should have been 60 months and hes getting out in about 7 months - not too bad. He will get into a routine and be out

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Subject: Sentence reduction

The question is a little confusing, she has a seven year sentence? If she has been in county only two months, the home placement thing confuses us. It looks like this 84 month sentence comes with the parole caveat at twenty percent. We think that he might get a Board hearing at 17-18 months. If he can ace that interview he might get some home placement.

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Subject: Sentence reduction

Yes they can. It is also possible that they might consider a short-time inmate for an early release if they're too crowded - and your offender has been well-behaved

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