On January 25, 1996 I was convicted of Capital murder and given a Life sentence. This was all due to a crime that I didn't commit. The fact that I was present at the crime does not constitute guilt or that I participated in anything. The court appointed Attorney assigned to my case was working hand in hand with the District Attorney in his quest to proclaim me guilty and convict me.
I attempted to explain my dilemna to the Judge but to no avail. Upon telling the Judge that I and my Attorney were not seeing eye to eye, I was advised by said Judge that I should not waste my attorney's time. I then requested new counsel to represent me and the Judge replied that I could either represent myself or hire an attorney at my expense. The fact that I had a court appointed attorney was evidence enough to show that I couldn't afford to then, nor am I able to do so now.
One of the victims of the crime called my so-called counsel and told him that I wasn't involved in the murder but my attorney ignored the information. This same attorney was assigned to file my direct appeal. Due to the unprofessionalism and ineffective representation of this attorney, my appeal was denied. My attorney even lied to me on several occasions. The most damaging lie was that if I testified in my own behalf my appeal would automatically been denied. Being that I was scared 19 year old child, I believed him. I have no family willing to help me in my endeavor to vindicate myself and get my life back. If you are a lawyer, or you have knowledge of someone able to help me, please contact me at the address below:
Or e-mail me here please put my name in your letter I share this box with several others.
