Recommendations for Commutation
Edward Steward was sentenced to 23 years in prison in 2006. The Clemency and Pardons Board found Mr. Steward's genuine remorse for his past actions and extraordinary growth in prison compelling. Additionally, the board, sentencing judge and prosecutor all found Mr. Steward's sentence, which was three times longer than his equally culpable co-defendants, greater than necessary. The board unanimously recommended commutation!
Katie Watson represents Mr. Steward.
Frank Angehrn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on a three strikes case 24 years ago.
Despite his life sentence, Mr. Angehrn found the courage to overcome his severe drug addiction, become a leader at work, commit to positive growth, and stay closely connected with family over the past 24 years.
The Clemency and Pardons Board recognized that a life sentence no longer fits the man Mr. Angehrn is today and unanimously recommended commutation!
Jennifer Smith and Tim McGarry represent Mr. Angehrn.
Percy Levy was sentenced to 24 years in prison in 2003. Mr. Levy's sentence after trial was five times longer than the sentences his co-defendants received after they pled guilty. Despite his weighty punishment, Mr. Levy decided his sentence was not going to define him and found redemption through education. After being recognized as a star student, Mr. Levy rose to become a leader in prison, promoting education and reform in the prison system.
At Mr. Levy's clemency hearing, the board was impressed by the number of highly credible people who spoke about Mr. Levy's authentic personal transformation and their willingness to support Mr. Levy upon release. Mr. Levy's extraordinary growth and community support led to a unanimous recommendation for commutation!
Harry Schneider, Elvira Castillo, Carolyn Gilbert and Kiyomi Robinson, from Perkins Coie, represent Mr. Levy.
Recommendation for a Pardon
Tacy Hass, from Foster Pepper, represented a woman who committed a felony theft over 20 years ago. Since that time, Tacy's client raised her daughter as single mother, graduated from college and earned a graduate degree in social work. She uses her education to give back to the community and help those in need.
Tacy's client is not a United States citizen, so although she paid her debt to society long ago, her conviction carries immigration consequences. If the Governor follow's the board's unanimous recommendation to grant the pardon, Tacy's client will be free from the threat of deportation.
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