I am a 59-year-old, first time ever in any trouble prisoner.
I pled guilty to a five-year sentence, but got 15 years instead.
The Judge did not accept this plea. I did not cooperate, or tell
on anyone. At my sentence hearing, the Judge believed my co-defendant
over me. He was a witness for the government and gave testimony
over the phone from a state prison in Iowa. He said I sold him
3 pounds of meth. He lied. My co-defendant was angry with me
for dating his wife.
This 15-year sentence is a life sentence for me. I have a
hernia, bad knees and kidneys. I don't think I'll make it out
of here alive. I've had four lawyers on my case. I don't think
the lawyers even try to help you.
I have a daughter, two sons and lots of grandchildren. I have
worked hard all my life.
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