The reason I got ‘life without parole’ was due to that being the maximum I could be sentenced to since I was seventeen at the time of being arrested. instructions or parting words.
After going to prison I was appointed a lawyer for my direct appeal, and he was able to take two years off of my sentence. After the appeal the lawyer changed his number and forwarded me my transcripts and briefs - no
Since being admitted to prison I have spent time in maximum security prisons, administrative segregation and secure housing units - the latter is where I am at present even though I have committed no infraction to warrant this placement. I am here indeterminately as according to ‘them’ I am a threat to the safety and security of the institution.
In the places I have been it is difficult to study the law or get assistance from other prisoners to file a successful writ and I am unable to afford a lawyer. The prisons I have been in are ‘lock-down’ prisons, the ‘hole’ and ‘Shu’ are meant to isolate you through sensory deprivation and break you down mentally. I am not claiming that my behavior in prison is without reproach, what I am trying to convey is my predicament, my age, my lack of knowledge of the law and my inability to access resources - this is what is keeping me from obtaining a fair trial.
I have been incarcerated since 1992 and even though I feel that there are people more deserving of your help I have faith that if I endeavor to push forward I may succeed - better to have tried and failed than not to have tried at all. Regardless of the outcome my goal is still the same, and that is to be the best person I can be to grow spiritually and know that starts here and now.
Thank you for your time.
Francisco Perez, #J-05284
California Correctional Institution
PO Box 1906
Tehachapi, CA 93581
U.S.A.
After going to prison I was appointed a lawyer for my direct appeal, and he was able to take two years off of my sentence. After the appeal the lawyer changed his number and forwarded me my transcripts and briefs - no
Since being admitted to prison I have spent time in maximum security prisons, administrative segregation and secure housing units - the latter is where I am at present even though I have committed no infraction to warrant this placement. I am here indeterminately as according to ‘them’ I am a threat to the safety and security of the institution.
In the places I have been it is difficult to study the law or get assistance from other prisoners to file a successful writ and I am unable to afford a lawyer. The prisons I have been in are ‘lock-down’ prisons, the ‘hole’ and ‘Shu’ are meant to isolate you through sensory deprivation and break you down mentally. I am not claiming that my behavior in prison is without reproach, what I am trying to convey is my predicament, my age, my lack of knowledge of the law and my inability to access resources - this is what is keeping me from obtaining a fair trial.
I have been incarcerated since 1992 and even though I feel that there are people more deserving of your help I have faith that if I endeavor to push forward I may succeed - better to have tried and failed than not to have tried at all. Regardless of the outcome my goal is still the same, and that is to be the best person I can be to grow spiritually and know that starts here and now.
Thank you for your time.
Francisco Perez, #J-05284
California Correctional Institution
PO Box 1906
Tehachapi, CA 93581
U.S.A.
Francisco Perez
Wrongly Convicted Of First Degree Murder & Attempted Robbery With Special Circumstances
Sentenced To Life Without Parole Plus Six Years
Sentenced To Life Without Parole Plus Six Years
What I am asking and hoping for is a new trial that is fair and impartial. I feel and believe that I was railroaded. People were angry, outraged and wanted justice. The media were fanning the flames of vengeance and I was portrayed as a racist towards blacks.
During my time in jail I had a lawyer thrusted upon me who refused to help me or mount a defense. I tried to replace him but to no avail - even after expressing to the judge I was being lied to and there was a ‘conflict of interest’. I tried to go pro per but was unsuccessful in my endeavors.
At trial, my lawyer did not present witnesses on my behalf, or cross examine the witnesses for the prosecution. There was no physical evidence against me. I was convicted on only eye-witness accounts and some of those said witnesses were allowed to positive ID me in preliminary court instead of in a line-up; others were coerced to testify against me by the prosecution.
During my time in jail I had a lawyer thrusted upon me who refused to help me or mount a defense. I tried to replace him but to no avail - even after expressing to the judge I was being lied to and there was a ‘conflict of interest’. I tried to go pro per but was unsuccessful in my endeavors.
At trial, my lawyer did not present witnesses on my behalf, or cross examine the witnesses for the prosecution. There was no physical evidence against me. I was convicted on only eye-witness accounts and some of those said witnesses were allowed to positive ID me in preliminary court instead of in a line-up; others were coerced to testify against me by the prosecution.