OverSentencing

There are over a hundred thousand inmates within the Florida Department of Corrections,and a quarter of that population is more than likely serving time due to a wrongful conviction.Most of these inmates are minorities who are less fortunate and cannot afford adequate legal representation therefore,being left to the mercy of the court which in most cases shows no mercy, these inmates are shuffled through the penal system as live stock for this corporation known as D.O.C.(Department of Corrections)In the case at hand,Christopher Corinthian was sentenced to "Natural Life" in prison for an "Arm Robbery" that he was alleged to have committed.No one was documented as being physically harmed in this case,yet Mr.Corinthian was sentenced to"Natural Life" in prison which means he was sentenced to die a slow death in prison.Mr.Corinthian has thus far served 20 years in prison as well as exhausted all of his appellate remedies.Unfortunately,the blind eyes of justice continues to prevail.As someone who was alleged to have broken the law,Mr.Corinthian was held accountable and has paid his debt to society. As it has been mentioned, he has already served 20 years thus far.At some point,the judicial system has to be held accountable for issuing sentences where the punishment does not fit the crime."Prison Reform" is needed desperately in order to fix this broken system.When there is more punishment than rehabilitation,it breeds more rebellion and anger into our society.Prison is where society sends it's failures,but in this day and time,society itself is failing.Although Mr.Corinthian is serving a "Natural Life" sentence,he continues to take steps in bettering himself.During his incarceration,he has accomplished his G.E.D.,completed Life Skills courses,Anger Management,Drug Prevention courses,as well as become a member of the "Gavel Club" which is in association with"ToastMaster's International"Instead of allowing himself to be bitter about his predicament,he chose to strive to be a better man and prepare himself for society if ever given the opportunity to re enter society.As mentioned,no one was physically harmed in the arm robbery case in which Mr.Corinthian was charged,convicted,and sentenced.Mr.Corinthian is now in his mid forties and truly desires to be given another opportunity to be free so that he can share his story of how he's changed his life and be a voice to the troubled youth around the country who are residing in juvenile detention centers nation wide.Mr.Corinthian,along with his family and loved ones are asking for the support of anyone who's in agreement that Mr.Corinthian deserves another opportunity at freedom by signing the available petition provided.Thank you and God bless you.