Under the Law
The interviewee describes how he was not allowed to be tried as a juvenile and that his lawyers repeatedly waived his right to a speedy trial.
The interviewee describes the joy of being found suitable for parole and how he mentally survived prison.
The interviewee describes how he felt he couldn’t fully understand his trial experience.
The interviewee discusses how it took him a while to understand how serious his crime was and how many people he hurt.
The interviewee discusses how difficult the trial process and period was and his refusal to take a deal.
The interviewee discusses how he was convicted of felony murder for being a look out.
The interviewee talks about her experience in prison, becoming clean, going to board, and figuring out who she is. She does this by going to groups and classes.
Interviewee discusses the sentences he has received and his three strikes that lead to his life sentence.
The interviewee describes his initial release process after prison and his experiences with parole and the board. This is how he finally got to walk out of prison.
The interviewee explains why he believes his life took a turn for the worse after being on his own.
The interviewee tries to move forward, leaving her past behind. But eventually, the past catches up to her and gets arrested.
Interviewee explains his sobering process during his trial and becoming more aware of his charges and situation. He describes all the trials that had been stacking up until his final arrest for murder.
Interviewee describes the how his hope in a new law allowed him to reflect on his actions and create a positive impact in his life.
The interviewee discusses how his life without parole could be changed to twenty-five due to the change of law. He talks about being appointed a federal public defender to get him to court to be represented and get his charges dropped.
The interviewee describes the lack of proper medical care he received in prison and how it affected his physical and mental health.
The interviewee describes how he believes the justice system is corrupt.
The interviewee discusses how he acquired permanent disabilities in prison due to medical negligence.
The interviewee describes two women he loved, how those relationships ended with prison, his crime and the early period of his incarceration.