I have become a victim of my own choices. I did wrong, yes. However my sentence could have been less harsh due to [my] problematic background and needing help. I could not afford an attorney at the time nor did I truly understand the language of the law.
— D.C.

Location
Westchester County, NY

Crime of Conviction
Robbery and attempted murder.

Year of Conviction
2018

D.C. was convicted on a plea, and sentenced to 17 years in maximum security prison, despite having a short prior criminal history.


Procedural issues

Plea without counsel to excessive sentence; appeal denied based on plea; clemency denied.

Counsel

No

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