There is a 15% good time credit that inmates begin their sentence with. Anything earlier would be very unusual.

Unfortunately, the only way for a state inmate to gain a reduction in their current sentence is to provide significant assistance in the prosecution of another crime. Also known as snitching. But there are risks to go along with the rewards (sentence reduction). We are not advocating this but it is an avenue. If you think that there were some legal mistakes or injustices, appeals and writs rarely win. And, there are very few post-conviction attorneys that are worth

The considerations include the type of offense, how much time remaining on the sentence, restitution or fines must be paid and a perfect behavior record.

Anything is possible. If there are releases due to overcrowding, your inmate's profile seems to fit the prerequisite for those selected.

Yes, there is a program called RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program), that if qualified will cut one year (plus a guaranteed 6 months of halfway house) off the inmate's sentence. There are other opportunities which require substantial assistance in helping authorities prosecute other crimes. Inmate's reward is a sentence reduction (AKA snitching, but it's effective). Also, there have been recent changes to the sentencing guidelines for non-violent drug crimes. When an inmate's profile fits the new

What is the 13 months taken off for? If the inmate got 13 months off of a 72 month sentence and it is not good time, then it would mean they have 59 months remaining. If the 13 months are not related to good time credits, then there might be good time credits off the remaining 59 months. If you get a little more information, we will try and narrow it down to what he will have to do in

Medical facilities do not offer reduced sentences. Inmates are transferred to the CMF for any number of reasons. It could be something physically wrong or they might have asked for a psychiatric evaluation. The food is about the same in all the facilities as they entire CDCR buys their food in large quantities for distribution to all of their locations. Buying in bulk is budget friendly. New inmates are usually treated with empathy - they oftentimes will share commissary items

Any charge including a gun takes the "non-violent" tag off the table. Offenders with a gang enhancement and a gun charge are not eligible for any new (federal) sentencing guideline. We are not sure what law you are pointing to, there are no "new laws" outside of the change in federal sentencing guidelines for a narrow group of eligible inmates with low level non-violent drug crimes. The offender must serve at least 85% of the sentence (providing that

Correctional boot camps (also called shock or intensive incarceration programs) are short-term residential programs that resemble military basic training and target convicted adult offenders. Boot camps are designed as alternative sanctions to reduce recidivism rates, as well as prison populations and operating costs. The aim is to reduce recidivism by modifying participants’ problem behaviors that likely contribute to their odds of committing additional crimes. Behavior modification occurs through reinforcement of positive behavior and immediate punishment of negative behavior. In addition,

There is only one option. It is called a Motion 2255 which is also known as "ineffectiveness of council". This is a steep hurdle for the defendant to prove. Your description of the events does not make it clear that the attorney dropped the ball, as there are so many variables that are plausible in this scenario but if you have the money and wish to explore your options, you need to find a GREAT post-conviction attorney. Finding an attorney