Category: Letters
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The Final Analysis
The Final Analysis On June 24, 2024 I returned to San Joaquin county superior court to hear the response to a motion filed for a new trial. I wasn’t surprised when the judge not only denied the motion, but failed to reduce the initial charge of “Murder II” to a lesser charge. This further exemplifies…
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Bail denied
Respected businessman one day, scorned murderer the next as I sit here in jail totally perplexed. What did I do to land in this zoo? They think I’m suicidal, or some kind of loon, so quickly I’m placed in a rubber room. No chair, no bed, no place to rest your spinning head. Nonstop banging,…
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From Incarceration to Advocacy: A Journey of Resilience
Every morning, I awaken to the shock of my incarceration. It feels like a multifaceted form of PTSD—a recurring nightmare movie. To think that I’m accused of murder when it was a tragic accident. The label of felon smudges the Somerville name. The court, seemingly indifferent, overlooks my contributions to this community and California. How…
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Letter To The Judge
As the presiding judge of this case, this letter is to share with you and the court, insight as to my character, personality, values, and professional experience. Throughout the court proceedings, very little has been voiced as to who I am. A gross error on my part by not taking the stand in my own…
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Seeking Justice and Advocating for Fairness
In this letter, I aim to shed light on my court case and address several concerning issues I’ve encountered during my incarceration. These thoughts are not mere rants from a disconnected inmate; rather, they reflect genuine observations and experiences. To provide context, I was convicted of second-degree murder due to an accidental shooting. The incident…