Anrica Caldwell knows all too well what it’s like to stress over the clemency lottery each time the list is released by the White House. She shares her emotions in an Op Ed, relatable to thousands who also have a loved one in federal prison, waiting to learn whether they will be one of the lucky few to receive mercy in the form of a commutation of sentence by President Obama. Read her story in The Influence
Why Commutation Should Be Granted: Because I would receive a much lesser sentence if I were sentenced under the operation of in place today. My sentence under Title 21, 846 with no weight included in the indictment per AG Holder’s memorandum, and no 851 enhancement for my priors, the maximum statutory sentence would be 5 years under 841 (b)(1)(D).
President Trump unveiled one of his top legislative priorities before Democrats take over the House of Representatives: passage of the First Step Act, which would reduce some prison sentences. Though he still must win a tug-of-war within the Republican Party to get that bill through, he has a Plan B — and he doesn’t need…
Name: Peggy Ann Byrd Born : 11/10/52 Widowed Age 64 Children :2 Grandchildren: 8 Great Grandchildren: 6 From South Carolina Charged in South Carolina Will release to Easley, South Carolina Charge: (1) Distribution of a controlled substance, (2) Involving a minor in a drug transaction Sentence: 292 months ( Reduced in Feb. 2015 to 235…
Please sign Ana Alvarez’s change. org petition Name: Ana M. Alvarez #81092-004 DOB: 7-25-1954 Race: White hispanic Children: One daughter Charge: 18 USC 371 = Conspiracy to defraud the US 18 USC 1349 = Conspiracy to commit health care fraud 18 USC 286 = Submission of False Claims Sentence: 30 years Served to date: 11 years Started…
Rose Ella Summers – 20697-001 DOB: 9-11-70 Children: 1 son – Victor Race: White Raised: Grand Prarie, Texas Tried: Dallas, Texas Will live: Dallas, Texas Charge: Conspiracy to Distribute Meth and Money Laundering Sentenced: May 7, 1997 Sentence: 24 years 4 months Served: 20 years Release Date: August 9, 2018 Priors: First Offender Prison Conduct: Role model inmate…
Name: Anthony S. Viola #38206-053DOB: August 17, 1942Race: CaucasianMarital Status: Married 56 yearsAge: 78Children: 5 (3 biological)Grandchildren: 9State where you are from: New YorkState indicted: New YorkWill release to: Wife and son and familyTrial or pled guilty: TrialCharges: Racketeering Conspiracy – Intent to import marijuana and cocaineLength of Sentence: Natural LIFE Served: 30 yersStarted Sentence on: Imprisoned since July 22, 1991Release date: Natural LIFE Priors: First Time OffenderForfeitures: $24…