Speak Out Against Draconian Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentences

Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentencing reform may have finally found a foothold in 2011.  At the start of the year a report entitled "Smart On Crime: Recommendations for the Administration and Congress" was released to much fan fare from sentencing reform advocates across the nation.  Outlined within that report was a specific recommendation for Congress to (finally) amend the "stacking provision" of the federal firearm statue 18 USC §924(c) so that it only applies to true recidivists.

The "stacking provision" amendment to §924(c) is of great personal interest because 205 years of my 213 year sentence are the result of that very perverse provision.  This seemingly "logical and just" amendment has recently found a fair amount of support throughout the legal community.  Now is the time when I most need your support for this amendment to be heard.  This is your chance to "Speak Out" (Find your elected officials) and make a difference!

A couple of years ago we missed an opportunity with "The Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2009".  That act also sought to amend this (same) "stacking provision" of §924(c).  Despite it's introduction to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security it was never voted on and therefore automatically died at the end of that Congressional term.  Back then we didn't have the proper online tools, which we now have today, to ensure that your voice could easily be heard.

I hope that you'll take a moment to "Speak Out" (Find your elected officials) to all of your government representatives and express your support for an amendment to the "stacking provision" of 18 USC §924 (c). Your support has always been and continues to be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Currently there are TWO opportunities for you to Help Free Adam by simply contacting your local government representatives to let them know that you support the new bill that was just introduced to congress, H.R. 2398, The Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2011. Please take a moment to register your 'VOTE' for H.R. 2398 through the Votetocracy link below and then ALSO read and e-sign the form letter to your Rep's using the OpenCongress.org software to request the inclusion of a "stacking prohibition" to the amendment. Make sure that your voice is heard loud and clear using the simple and easy resources provided right here on helpfreeadam.com.