ARE YOU FACING PRISON?
You clicked on the link; so, I'll assume for the moment that you are and that you are willing to do whatever it takes to avoid it. If you came here just because you're curious, that's O.K.; but, the purpose of this particular page is to address many of the issues which are commonly raised by people who contact me regarding the possibility of avoiding a prison sentence by offering the court an option of sentencing them to a combination of corporal punishment and any other relevant alternative sentencing, such as: substance abuse treatment, restitution, etc. Prior to getting down to the details, I'd like to compliment you for having the courage to click on this link, especially if you've already read the rest of this web site. If you have not already done so, I urge you to do that prior to continuing with this page. At the absolute least, read the D.U.I. case -- it will give you quite a lot of information.D.U.I. CASE If you're looking for a way to avoid prison, don't even bother contacting me unless you're absolutely serious about doing whatever it takes to turn your life around. What I'm offering is no "get out of jail free card!" Not by a long shot! If that's what you're looking for, you might as well click on your browser's "back" button right now... This is a "corporal alternative sentencing" program, which means that you would be offering the court the alternative of sentencing you to corporal punishment, and any other alternatives which it sees fit, in place of sending you to prison. I'll warn you up front that the method we use involves you're being strapped onto a two by ten foot metal rack, inclined at about a 30 degree angle, and being whipped across your bare back. It's extremely painfull and we make no apologies for that fact. We will, also, require that you spend aproximately 24 to 72 hours prior to this, and aprox. 24 hours after, in a small isolation cell. During this time, you will be required to complete various written assignment relating to your crime. Do not even consider trying to use this program as a sort of bluff, hoping that, just by offering to sign waivers, the judge will believe you to be very remorseful and decide to give you another chance without accepting the waivers. While there is always this possibility, it's not a gamble which I'd recommend anyone risking, since it would be equally possible that your "bluff would be called." Do mot even consider this program unless you are 200% committed to totally turning your life around and permanently becoming a law- abiding, productive member of society. Quite often, when we can get cases approved, one of the trade-offs is that you accept a considerably longer suspended sentence than that which you would have served if you had not been given this final opportunity to prove yourself; so, you would only be "jumping out of the frying pan, into the fire" to go this route if there is anything less than a total commitment on your part to NEVER getting into ANY trouble in the future. Know that we encourage the court to mandate zero-notice drug testing and other strict terms of probation. If you stay out of prison through our program, there will not be room for you to stray even a fraction of an inch "from the straight and narrow" path you have ahead of you.
Having cleared up those items of business, I should next tell you that I can make NO guarantees regarding the following: 1) That we will accept you into this program, 2) That the judge and/or proscecutor in your case will allow you to go this route, or 3) That you'll be able to find an attorney in your area that will be willing to help you (and that IS required...)
Before you make ANY decisions about attempting to offer "waivers," be sure that you read EVERYTHING on this web site! You need to be FULLY informed about the decision you are making!
Assuming that you've done so, and have come back to this page, the next step will be to either order a copy of the book or have your library order a copy for you to read. (The electronic version will suffice and is available via the link entitled "Honor System Based Download Center.") of your case.
In addition to your own willingness to participate in such a project, it will also be necessary to obtain the co-operation of: your attorney, the district attorny's office who has jurisdiction over your case, and the judge. Assuming that we agree to try to assist you, your attorney will need to handle the necessary co-ordination with the D.A.'s office and the judge. Do NOT attempt to make these contacts yourself. In very limited cases, arrangements can be made with your victim (if applicable); but, this is a rather sticky area and laws vary from state to state; again, this would need to be co-ordinated through your attorney.
In order for us to accept your case, you will have to pass a very extensive screening process. In addition to any corporal sentence, you must also be willing to fully participate in any rehabilitative programs which are deemed to be appropriate, to make full restitution in cases involving property damage or loss, and to comply with any other conditions which are set forth.
We will NOT discuss specific sentences with you. In order to be considered, you must be willing to accept whatever sentence you might recieve. There are three reasons for this:
(1) We will need this flexibility in order to arrive at an agreement with either the court, or your victim.
(2) Since you committed have a crime, we don't feel that it's appropriate for you have control over the sentence which you are to recieve.
(3) For you to be accepted into this program, you must be at a point in your life where you are willing to do whatever it takes to change, this is a first step in that direction.
In addition to the above, you must also provide documentation proving that you have passed an exercise cardiology test and that you have no history of: high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, or any other medical condition which could make your participation in strenuous physical exercise hazardous to your well-being. You will be required to sign forms accepting full personal responsibility for any mental or physical problems which might arise as a result from your participation; so, make sure that this physical exam is thorough and complete.
We will make every effort to protect your privacy; but, since we will have no control over informational leaks from other sources, we can make no guarantees regarding confidentiality other than one which essentially states, "no information about your case will be released by any staff member without your written consent."
You will be responsible for all expenses, including the travel expenses of the staff needed to work your case. All attempts will be made to keep these to a minimum. There is a remote possibility that we might, at your request, be able to interest a T.V. talk show into covering your case. In this event, they would cover these costs; but, you would be required to grant them the right to use any film footage which they might choose to use. (NOT a solution which I would recommend, if you can find any other alternative.)
Be aware that, in order to participate, you will be required to sign waivers not only consenting to corporal sentencing for THIS crime; but, also, waivers authoriing the court to impose corporal sentencing for any future crimes you may be convicted of. Also, if any portion of your sentence is to be deferred, you will have to sign waivers expressing your understanding of the fact that deferred portions of a sentence are subject to being doubled (in instances of a violation of the terms of the deferral) and giving your prior consent for the imposition of any such deferred portion of a sentence. EXAMPLE: You are sentenced to 40 lashes on a drug charge, with 12 being deferred on a condition of your going into a drug rehab. program, attending a specified number of N.A. meetings a week, obstaining from the use of all mind altering substances, reporting to a probation officer for 2 years, and passing random drug tests. Instead of the 40 lashes, you only receive 28. You do pretty well for a few months; but, then, you get high. Your probation officer pulls a random drug test on you, and you come up dirty. The judge has the right to impose anything up to a 24 lash revokation, even if you try to say, "I've changed my mind! I'd rather be sent to jail!..."
If you aren't absolutely sure that you're ready to change your life, do
NOT get yourself involved in this!...Last; but, certainly not least, all of this takes time to put together. If this seems to be an option that you'd be interested in pursuing, do NOT wait until the last minute. The earlier the stage of your case, the better the chances are of our being able to persuade the necessary parties. Ironically, we have far more difficulty gaining the assistance of defense attorneys than we do getting the approval of the prosecutor and/or the judge. It might well be necessary to have your existing attorney withdraw from your case and for you to shop for an attorney who is willing to assist you in this course of action. This can take some time... Next, it takes time for us to coach the attorney on how best to present our program. Given the unconventional nature of this program, presentation is critical!!! If your attorney is not solidly supportive, s/he will wind up making our program sound like a farce. If that occurs, it's very rare that we can salvage the situation; and, it can damage our chances of getting future cases approved in that jurisdiction. To a very limited extent, we can assist in presenting our program to the judge and prosecutor; but, ONLY within the context of presenting our program, in general terms. ANY discussion of you, your case, or your worthiness of a final chance to prove yourself through this option MUST be handled by your attorney! (Not our rule, that's the law...) Additionally, there needs to be time for you to complete our program prior to your plea being finalized. In some situations, it is necessary for you to obtain permission to travel to Oklahoma to participate as a "guilt client;" then, for you to provide your attorney with a copy of the tape to use as evidence of your being worthy of a suspended prison sentence, etc. Occassionally, continuances can be obtained; but, the earlier in your case that we can begin, the better the chance that our efforts will be successful.
What follows is an overview of the costs involved. We do understand that your resources are limited right now; and, we make every attempt to keep this program affordable to anyone who is sincere. At the same time, we are a private organization and we receive no government subsidies. In addition to paying for the exercise stress test and your own travel expenses; you are expected to cover all resonable expenses associated with our involvement in your case. These can include the prepayment of any travel expenses which are involved with either I or my staff travelling to your jurisdiction to either work with you or in your behalf, payment of any lodging and meals while I/we are away from home in your behalf, reimbursement of long distance phone charges, and any other previously agreed to expense. Every effort will be made to keep these to a bare minimum. Staff fees are on a sliding scale, with the overall cost to you equalling your average rate of pay per hour and with a $120 per day minimum. There is no additional lodging cost, IF you are able to come to our facility in Oklahoma. These may be paid out with the use of post-dated checks being held as collateral, in increments which you can afford. I normally receive $20 per hour for my work towards getting your case approved; however, I normally waive this fee if we are unable to do so through no fault of yours. The time which is spent screening you to determine whether or not we are willing to accept your case is free, as is the time I spend with you advising you about the various aspect of our program, answering your (or your attorney's) questions about it, etc. When cost is an issue, I will quite often work your case myself, in order to minimize the expense to you; and, to allow for a greater amount of flexibility in your payment arrangements.