Q: Do I need a lawyer that specializes in commuted sentences
A friend of mine has been incarcerated since the age of 17 for robbing the pizza man for 50 dollars at gun point he did not touch the man but a gun was involved. He was not the individual holding the gun but the one holding the gun testified against him for a reduced sentence (4yrs). The other man there testified against him also (1yr). My friend went to trial He received 20 years due to come home 2028. The time is because he went to trial, I know. He sent in for a commuted sentence two years ago, one of the jurors even wrote on his behalf. The governors office said not at this time please try back in a couple of years. So now what is my next step? I've had lawyers say they can help. My question is do I need a lawyer that specializes in this type of field? Thank you in advance for your help.
A: It sounds as if you have answered your own question. To proceed further either your friend, or an attorney who specializes in that field, will need to figure out some way to advance the case or serve out the sentence.
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