Parolee
In total I spent 20 years in custody. I was found 'guilty' by circumstancial evidence only. I maintained my innocence for those 20 years. The prison psychologists said that as I was in 'denial' then I cannot be rehabilitated. If rehabilitation is about doing the right things, then how can prison psychologists rehabilitate people when they do the wrong things, not in accordance to their test manuals. Can any solicitors / lawyers assist me on a No Win No Pay basis, please? This is an Australian case, posted here on 31 January 2013.
10 Answers
zorro
Best answer!
. What are you doing now ? What are your plans for the future ? Tell me your life right now.I would really like to hear about it You may be reaching for something that is probably not attainable even though you think it is a worthwhile goal. Plotting revenge is good for the mind. Individual creativity builds , parts of the brain energize. One day you will realize that goal is not worth the expense physically and mentally. In your case this revenge can and may do you more harm than good . Concentrate on your day to day goals. The more days that go by, and the more important things you concentrate on, you will eventually wean yourself off that idea of the past. If you let this consume you. it will eat you up like cancer will destroy a person.
| 11 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
pythonlover
Maybe you can contact the N.S.W prison ombudsman.Click on this link to see the services they provide>>> http://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au/complaints
| 11 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
bustieone
Sue, sue, sue... I am sure it comes down to "You must have been prison for a reason, they do not just pick up random people and throw them in the slammer do they? Why don't you just get on with your life, get a job and be a contributor to society. Now if you do have a mental issue, then maybe you need to be treated, or managed so as you are no threat to you or others...
| 11 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Shootah
Regardless of innocense, the fact that you are convicted mandates that you will be held accountable for the crime. In being paroled, you essentially are being given the opportunity of early release based upon your "so-called" rehabilitation. In essence, you owe the remainder of your sentence upon release, as your sentence is still active.
I highly doubt it would be worth pursuing. But also, if you still owe big brother time...it would be wise not to go kicking that sleeping dog!
| 11 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Bob/PKB
While it is always tempting to retaliate to those we feel have wronged us in some way (and I've a list a mile long), it behooves us to focus our efforts on improving ourselves and moving past the detractors.
You have a tough row to hoe. So do two of my sons. It is a day by day effort to do what is right. Hopefully, they continue to take life one day at a time.
Hopefully, you will look forward instead of backward. A lawsuit is expensive and time-consuming, with no guarantee of success. Better to spend that time with family, friends, job training, and other positive pursuits.
If you must, as others have told you, contact an attorney and see what your chances are. I wouldn't put too much effort into it.
| 11 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
mycatsmom
Vinny
nomdeplume
You might try to get a journalist involved. If the story is sellable and it can be shown you were wrongly convicted the rewards could be huge.
| 11 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
Colleen
Consult a lawyer.
Stay out of trouble and stay on your meds.
| 11 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Go take your meds. Burn your nasty tidy whiteys.
bowlesy
it`sad that you spent 20 years in prison but you dont say why you were sent there in the first place?being bitter and looking for revenge is not the way to go.leave the past where it is and start today as day one and try to look forward with hope ,trying to improve your lot.you have no chance of moving on if you keep looking back.
| 11 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
