What crime(s) put your husband behind bars?

[HoldinItDown2010]

Originally Posted by DAQ

So are you saying it doesn't bother you that some people got far less than that for murder, attempted murder, and other crimes where someone DID get physically hurt?

Of course it does but no one is better than the other...I just don't believe crimes nor time should be compared. It upsets me that ppl actually think anyone deserves these severe sentences. Ive read about malicious murders getting less time but who am I to judge God's plans

[Oct2011]

Originally Posted by DAQ

Simple possession, aggravated fleeing and eluding - sentenced to 30 years as a habitual non-violent offender in 1999 at 85%. No parole in Florida, so he'll be out in 2024.

I can't believe that he has that many years for what he did! Ick i would be sick too and wouldn't want to read in this thread. I'm sorry

[LBee]

If you're shocked at the harsh sentencing, I strongly suggest you read the book The New Jim Crow. It'll open your eyes to how our nation's leaders and legislators are using this so-called "war on drugs" to bring about mass incarceration of people of color.

[DAQ]

Originally Posted by LBee

If you're shocked at the harsh sentencing, I strongly suggest you read the book The New Jim Crow. It'll open your eyes to how our nation's leaders and legislators are using this so-called "war on drugs" to bring about mass incarceration of people of color.

Well, my fiance is not a person of color, so that wouldn't really apply.

[DAQ]

Originally Posted by LADY VASQUEZ

Of course it does but no one is better than the other...I just don't believe crimes nor time should be compared. It upsets me that ppl actually think anyone deserves these severe sentences. Ive read about malicious murders getting less time but who am I to judge God's plans

I don't agree that crimes can't or shouldn't be compared. I certainly don't think any crime is "no big deal," but I don't see how you can avoid saying that smoking a joint is not as bad as killing someone. This doesn't mean that the person who killed someone is an evil person or undeserving of any love or compassion, but come on.....of course you can compare. And the same goes for comparing time. I think my fiance deserved a long sentence because he was too stupid and selfish to learn his lesson the first 2 times he got arrested, but I don't think he deserves to spend his entire adult life in prison for being a drug addict when murderers are getting minimal time. Finally, I don't mistake any of this for being anyone's plan except ours as a society.

[Te_amo_Nelson]

Murder 20 yrs..served 7.... Up for parole 2016....i dnt want him to get a set off

[L.A.W.ily]

My love was convicted of 2nd degree murder & felony murder. Him and another guy broke in a house to rob it, didnt expect anyone to be home and there was. The person was shot to death...my man claims he wasn't the shooter...only 3 people know the truth. It was a cold case when he was picked up. He got 15 yrs, been down 3, we been together a yr and a half, knew each other for 5 before he went in. 12 to go...It's very hard & for now, I cant promise to stick around for the next 12...BUT, I take one day at a time cuz if I try to do more, it starts to feel overwhelming....Today I love him and Im here....

[edevoni]

My fiance is service a 30 year sentence for aggravated robbery in Texas. His eligible parole is 2023, and release date is 2038. doesn't seem fair huh?

[wizewifey]

My husband was caught with a gun on parole...sentenced 12-Life....seems a bit much when there were no bullets in the gun, bodies or crimes on the gun! Just his dumb ass with an unloaded gun on parole!

[edevoni]

I don't understand any of this. It's all new to me.

[Mcox'sbabygirl]

My husband is a 4x felon this time he got 10yrs for robbery and auto theft. All his crimes were because of drugs

[wimbushannt]

My husband is in for 2nd degree murder. He received 35 years. Up for parole in 2016. Already served 13.5.

[imatrophywife]

Manufacturing 160 months

[Vintagejen77]

My man has three counts aggravated murder. He's lwop with two life sentences. He'll never be home so I make the best of the time we have and keep him involved. I can only visit every other week as I live in Washington and he's in Oregon. But we still enjoy every moment together!

[Grad0507]

Maiming/mayhem at attempted robbery (robbery motivated by heroin use)