Revoking Inmate Good Time

Summary

In Alabama, possession of a cell phone by an inmate is a Class C felony, leading to loss of privileges, including good time. Your husband can appeal the decision, but its crucial to gather evidence of unfair treatment. Consulting a lawyer is highly recommended for navigating the appeal process. Legal Services Alabama in Birmingham can provide assistance.

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My husband is incarcerated in alabama and was in work release program he was suppose to get out in oct * and be on papers for 5 months and be done he got caught with a cell phone and they took all his good time and sent him back behind the fence now his end date is * we have a 2 year old and he is just wanting to get out and better himself and raise her i believe what they did to him was to hasrsh is there anything that can be done
Has your husband appealed the decision to revoke his good time and return him to prison?

In Alabama, possession of a cell phone in prison is a Class C felony. Penalties can include loss of privileges.
No
He should consider appealing the decision. In Alabama, inmates can appeal disciplinary actions. It's best to consult with a lawyer for this process.
Some peopel there has been caught with cell phone and nothing happend to them but they was very harsh on him his crime isnt that bad to begin with it drug possession he is just trying to get out and do better and wants to change his life its like they are trying to keep him and dont want him to do better
Has your husband considered filing a complaint about the perceived unfair treatment? In Alabama, inmates can file grievances about their treatment or conditions.
No he is scared to do stuff like that because the result could come back and haunt him or worse punishment and bei g treated more poorly
What is the name of the prison where your husband is incarcerated? This information can help us provide more specific advice.
He is in elmore no thats where they sent him elmore correctional facility al but when the cell phone incident happend it was at childersburg work release
What is the current status of your husband's case? Has he been officially charged with possession of a cell phone in prison?
Yes they wrote him up gave him a dicplinary and sent him back behinf the fence and took all his good time away
What is the name of your husband's legal representative or attorney?
He dont got one
Would you like assistance in finding a legal representative for your husband? Legal representation can be crucial in appealing decisions and navigating the legal system.
Yes if they can help with this situation
Sure, I can help you find a legal representative. Can you please tell me your location so I can find the nearest legal aid services to you?
Im in birmingham al he is in montgomery alabama
What is your husband's full name and his inmate number? This information will be helpful for the legal representative. For legal aid in Birmingham, you can contact Legal Services Alabama at (*) *-*.
Joshua keon **** ais num *
What is the exact date when your husband was caught with the cell phone? This information can be crucial for the appeal process.
August * *
What is the exact date when your husband's good time was revoked and he was sent back to prison?
August * *
What is the exact amount of good time that was revoked from your husband's sentence?
You wanted to know how much good time they took they took all of it now his eos date is dec * *
What was the reason given for the revocation of his good time? This can impact potential avenues for appeal or restoration.
He had a cell phone what they said
What state is your husband incarcerated in? The rules regarding possession of a cell phone in prison vary by state.
Alabama and the prison here is awful he has roaches crawling all over his bed all the time gay men havin sex everywhere and aids patients also in his dorm
What is the name of the prison where your husband is incarcerated? In Alabama, it's illegal for inmates to possess cell phones. Violations can lead to loss of privileges.
Also he said they are doing drugs staying high its horrible where he is at
What is the name of the prison where your husband is currently incarcerated?
Elmore correctional facility
What specific legal assistance are you seeking regarding your husband's situation at Elmore Correctional Facility?
The situation happend at childersburg work release i need help getting his good time back or some of it and him going back to childersburg work release at least then he can come home every other weekend and visit with us
What steps have you taken so far to appeal the revocation of his good time?

In Alabama, possession of a cell phone by an inmate is a Class C felony. It can lead to loss of privileges, including good time.
None
What is the name of your husband's attorney or public defender?
He dont got one
What is the reason your husband doesn't have an attorney or public defender?
He hasnt needed one until now
Why does your husband feel the need for an attorney now?
Because he was treated unfair i understand that rules are rules but why do they only apply to some and not all
What evidence does your husband have to support his claim of unfair treatment?
His word i guess he just needs some good time back and back at work release he is just teying to better himself and get out and raise our daughter she is * he wants to be a part of her life
What specific instances of unfair treatment has your husband experienced? This information could be crucial in building a case for his appeal.
The punishment they gave him they dont do that to everybody
Can you provide more details about the instances where others were caught with a cell phone but didn't receive the same punishment?
He can he said one guy been caught * times and cant keep a job and they havnt did him like that
What is the name of the inmate who was caught * times with a cell phone but didn't receive the same punishment? This could be useful in building a case for unequal treatment.
I dont kno
Do you have any other evidence or witnesses that can support your husband's claim of unequal treatment?
Possibly not sure
What is the name of the officer or person who caught your husband with the cell phone?
Truss i beleive
What actions did Officer Truss take after discovering your husband with the cell phone?
Took ot wrote him up also the officer and this guy has a thing goin on and before he got caught this guy was wanting to buy my husbands cell phone from him but he told him no he didnt want to sale it and dude was acting fucked up towards him then when the officer caught him the dude was right beside her makin remarks the entire time she was talkin to him and i do believe that dude told on him to the officer that he has a thing with because he was mad my husband wouldnt sale him the phone
What is the name of the person who was making remarks when your husband was caught with the cell phone?
I dont know but he knows
What is the name of the person who your husband believes reported him to Officer Truss?
Same dude i dont know his name but my husband does
What is the name of the person your husband believes reported him to Officer Truss?
I dont k now my husband dont get in trouble he goes to work and stays to himself the situation is beyond heartbreaking
What is your husband's name? This information will help us to better understand and navigate his case.
Joshua ****
What is the specific rule or policy that the prison cited when they revoked Joshua's good time?
The had contraband
What was the exact contraband that led to the revocation of Joshua's good time?
Cell phone
What was the duration of the good time that was revoked from Joshua's sentence?
He get out now dec * * so from now till then he was gonna get out in oct but now he cant
What was the original duration of Joshua's sentence before the good time was revoked?
He got out oct * *
What was the original crime for which Joshua was sentenced?
Possesion of controlled substance
What was the quantity and type of the controlled substance Joshua was found in possession of?
Half oz meth
What are the details of the court case where Joshua was sentenced for possession of a controlled substance?
They sent him to prison
What was the sentence duration given to Joshua for the possession of a controlled substance?
* till *
What is the name of the court where Joshua was sentenced?
Phonix city alabama
What is the name of the judge who sentenced Joshua?
Dont know
What is the name of the officer who found the cell phone on your husband?
I dont know
What is the name of the officer who reported your husband for having a cell phone in prison?
Officer truss wrote him up and took ot
What is the full name of Officer Truss?
Not sure
What is the exact rule or policy that was cited when Joshua's good time was revoked due to possession of a cell phone?
Caught with contraband
What is the process for appealing the revocation of good time in Alabama?
Ive already told u all this
What is the name of the person who was making remarks when your husband was caught with the cell phone? This could be crucial for your case.
Dont know any of that
Can you provide any written documents or official notices related to the revocation of your husband's good time?
No he can
What is the exact rule or policy that was cited when Joshua's good time was revoked due to possession of a cell phone?
Caught with contraband
What is the process you've followed so far to appeal the revocation of Joshua's good time?

In Alabama, possession of a cell phone by an inmate is a Class C felony and can lead to loss of privileges, including good time.
None
What is the name of the officer who found the cell phone on your husband?
If he appeals can he win they got the phone
What evidence does your husband have to support his appeal? In general, the success of an appeal depends on the evidence presented and the circumstances of the case.
Not much
Not much
What specific legal assistance are you seeking regarding your husband's situation at Elmore Correctional Facility?
None
None
What specific instances of unfair treatment has your husband experienced at Elmore Correctional Facility?
It was at childersburg work release can u help me or are u just gonna keep asking me the same thing over agian
What specific instances of unfair treatment did your husband experience at Childersburg Work Release?