Comments on: Man tired of spending time in prison for failure to register seeks DNA to prove actual innocence https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/ Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:10:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sc https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/comment-page-2/#comment-25582 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:10:51 +0000 https://floridaactioncommittee.org/?p=11418#comment-25582 In reply to Media.

Yup. From what i gathered this rule was implemented without much of any notification, to anyone.

]]> By: Media https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/comment-page-2/#comment-25581 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:23:08 +0000 https://floridaactioncommittee.org/?p=11418#comment-25581 In reply to Sc.

Sc, I can verify what you read. My husband is incarcerated for a sexual offense, receives 10 days a month in gain time, but will have to serve 100% of his sentence. Even his defense attorney told me in January of 2018 that my husband would only have to serve 85% of his time, but that was incorrect information.

]]> By: Cherokee Jack https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/comment-page-2/#comment-25580 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:21:47 +0000 https://floridaactioncommittee.org/?p=11418#comment-25580 We all know the Departments of Corrections across the U.S are a for profit entity and push back on any relief former inmates, probationers, felons etc. seek. The stats prove it.
The United States has the highest prison population in the world. More than 2.2 million Americans are incarcerated; 4.5 million are on probation or parole. ( Reference University of Virginia study )

]]> By: Sc https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/comment-page-2/#comment-25579 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:32:28 +0000 https://floridaactioncommittee.org/?p=11418#comment-25579 In reply to Smittie.

For those who have charges for certain sex offenses (most, not all) occurring on or after October 1, 2014 will not be eligible for gain time within the Florida department of corrections, period. This is started within the Chapter 33 book within the DOC. It can be accessed by inmates at their law libraries.
I’ve tried to find any reference of it on the Internet. Not surprising I have found nothing. Had I not read it personally I would be inclined to be doubtful of that information.
As far as those who are eligible for gain time and are placed on CRD as a result? That is solely within the FDOC’s discretion, not the Courts.

I’m not saying i agree with it mind you. It’s crap. Thought I might clarify so you are better informed.

]]> By: Smittie https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/comment-page-2/#comment-25578 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:37:25 +0000 https://floridaactioncommittee.org/?p=11418#comment-25578 As to “gain time.” Florida’s “gain time” is a myth! It isn’t what it appears to be. You mind your manners, behave, do what you’re told, keep the peace, don’t cause trouble so you can get “gain time”. Then, once you’ve served your time and are being released, you’re told that you have CRD which is actually you PAYING BACK the “gain time” you “earned” while incarcerated. You are not advised of this when being sentenced, just given the illusion that this will be given you if you behave yourself and make your incarceration time shorter. How do we successfully argue and win this unfair intimidation?

]]> By: Jacob https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-25577 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 22:46:25 +0000 https://floridaactioncommittee.org/?p=11418#comment-25577 In reply to Lx.

Most recent update, including latest filing, was three weeks ago on this site.

]]> By: Lx https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-25576 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:40:58 +0000 https://floridaactioncommittee.org/?p=11418#comment-25576 In reply to Diane.

My hubby says the same thing. He wouldnt have taken a plea….

]]> By: Lx https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-25575 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:39:14 +0000 https://floridaactioncommittee.org/?p=11418#comment-25575 In reply to Jacob.

Wondering what the status is of that lately, not sure i’ve seen an update

]]> By: DavidM https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/comment-page-2/#comment-25574 Sat, 24 Aug 2019 13:25:10 +0000 https://floridaactioncommittee.org/?p=11418#comment-25574 In Kansas earlier this year a man who spent 23 yrs in prison for a crime he did not commit, was released. DNA was used to prove his innocence. Even after the evidence was presented it took almost 2 yrs for him to be released. Because of that legislation was passed allowing for compensation for jail time spent and other things also. It determined $65,000 a yr. was fair for jail time. That man is now going back to sue for compensation. This is what accountability means. If other states would adopt a similar policy they might be a little more careful about throwing someone in prison at the drop of a hat.

]]> By: Casacove https://floridaactioncommittee.org/man-tired-of-spending-time-in-prison-for-failure-to-register-seeks-dna-to-prove-actual-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-25573 Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:54:00 +0000 https://floridaactioncommittee.org/?p=11418#comment-25573 In reply to C.

In any sexual case, the Constitution is thrown out the window. This is the one class of people in which civil liberty’s do not matter. You can scream from the mountain tops and everyone looks the other way.

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